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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.11, 2,040.81 and 997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.11, 2,040.81 and 997.89 is: 1,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.11 : 2,040.81 = 997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.11/2,040.81 = 997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.11x = 2,040.81 × 997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.11x = 2,036,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,503.89/1,360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.31

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