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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.39, 2,040.82 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.39, 2,040.82 and 436.11 is: 654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.39 : 2,040.82 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.39/2,040.82 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.39x = 2,040.82 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.39x = 890,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,011.81/1,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.24

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