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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.42, 2,040.67 and 901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.42, 2,040.67 and 901.14 is: 1,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.42 : 2,040.67 = 901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.42/2,040.67 = 901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.42x = 2,040.67 × 901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.42x = 1,838,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,929.36/1,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.74

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