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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.73, 2,041.64 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.73, 2,041.64 and 436.43 is: 654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.73 : 2,041.64 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.73/2,041.64 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.73x = 2,041.64 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.73x = 891,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,032.95/1,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.82

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