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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.72, 2,041.31 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.72, 2,041.31 and 436.51 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.72 : 2,041.31 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.72/2,041.31 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.72x = 2,041.31 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.72x = 891,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,052.23/1,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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