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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.92, 2,042.88 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.92, 2,042.88 and 374.75 is: 562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.92 : 2,042.88 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.92/2,042.88 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.92x = 2,042.88 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.92x = 765,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,566.38/1,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.12

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