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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.46, 2,040.63 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.46, 2,040.63 and 436.01 is: 653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.46 : 2,040.63 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.46/2,040.63 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.46x = 2,040.63 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.46x = 889,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,724.88/1,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.99

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