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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.61, 2,040.92 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.61, 2,040.92 and 436.17 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.61 : 2,040.92 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.61/2,040.92 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.61x = 2,040.92 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.61x = 890,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,185.90/1,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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