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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.07, 2,040.68 and 743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.07, 2,040.68 and 743.06 is: 1,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.07 : 2,040.68 = 743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.07/2,040.68 = 743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.07x = 2,040.68 × 743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.07x = 1,516,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,341.53/1,360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.90

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