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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.90, 2,042.33 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.90, 2,042.33 and 581.41 is: 871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.90 : 2,042.33 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.90/2,042.33 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.90x = 2,042.33 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.90x = 1,187,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,431.09/1,361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.89

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