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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.26, 2,040.37 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.26, 2,040.37 and 435.80 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.26 : 2,040.37 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.26/2,040.37 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.26x = 2,040.37 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.26x = 889,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,193.25/1,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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