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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.79, 2,081.70 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.79, 2,081.70 and 361.79 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.79 : 2,081.70 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.79/2,081.70 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.79x = 2,081.70 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.79x = 753,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,127.83/1,387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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