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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.56, 2,041.56 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.56, 2,041.56 and 996 is: 1,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.56 : 2,041.56 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.56/2,041.56 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.56x = 2,041.56 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.56x = 2,033,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,393.76/1,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.53

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