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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.84, 2,081.58 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.84, 2,081.58 and 361.84 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.84 : 2,081.58 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.84/2,081.58 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.84x = 2,081.58 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.84x = 753,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,198.91/1,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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