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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.60, 2,040.38 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.60, 2,040.38 and 435.96 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.60 : 2,040.38 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.60/2,040.38 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.60x = 2,040.38 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.60x = 889,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,524.06/1,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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