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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.80, 1,291.98 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.80, 1,291.98 and 374.49 is: 561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.80 : 1,291.98 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.80/1,291.98 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.80x = 1,291.98 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.80x = 483,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,825.26/861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.41

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