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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.40, 2,040.83 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.40, 2,040.83 and 423.41 is: 635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.40 : 2,040.83 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.40/2,040.83 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.40x = 2,040.83 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.40x = 864,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,095.51/1,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.18

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