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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.27, 2,036.74 and 709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.27, 2,036.74 and 709.63 is: 1,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.27 : 2,036.74 = 709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.27/2,036.74 = 709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.27x = 2,036.74 × 709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.27x = 1,445,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,331.81/1,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.53

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