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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.80, 2,042.58 and 437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.80, 2,042.58 and 437.11 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.80 : 2,042.58 = 437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.80/2,042.58 = 437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.80x = 2,042.58 × 437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.80x = 892,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,821.93/1,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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