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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.04, 2,040.19 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.04, 2,040.19 and 482.46 is: 723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.04 : 2,040.19 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.04/2,040.19 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.04x = 2,040.19 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.04x = 984,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,301.21/1,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.73

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