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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.70, 2,041.05 and 812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.70, 2,041.05 and 812.60 is: 1,218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.70 : 2,041.05 = 812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.70/2,041.05 = 812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.70x = 2,041.05 × 812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.70x = 1,658,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,557.23/1,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.90

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