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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.52, 2,040.76 and 436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.52, 2,040.76 and 436.04 is: 654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.52 : 2,040.76 = 436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.52/2,040.76 = 436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.52x = 2,040.76 × 436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.52x = 889,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,852.99/1,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.05

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