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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.12, 2,041.68 and 582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.12, 2,041.68 and 582.76 is: 873.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.12 : 2,041.68 = 582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.12/2,041.68 = 582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.12x = 2,041.68 × 582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.12x = 1,189,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,809.44/1,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.50

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