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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.65, 2,040.33 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.65, 2,040.33 and 435.99 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.65 : 2,040.33 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.65/2,040.33 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.65x = 2,040.33 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.65x = 889,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,563.48/1,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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