Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.48, 2,040.72 and 676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,360.48, 2,040.72 and 676 is: 1,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,360.48 : 2,040.72 = 676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,360.48/2,040.72 = 676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,360.48x = 2,040.72 × 676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,360.48x = 1,379,526.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,526.72/1,360.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014
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