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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.40, 2,040.19 and 710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.40, 2,040.19 and 710.78 is: 1,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.40 : 2,040.19 = 710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.40/2,040.19 = 710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.40x = 2,040.19 × 710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.40x = 1,450,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,126.25/1,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.96

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