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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.77, 2,041.29 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.77, 2,041.29 and 436.46 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.77 : 2,041.29 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.77/2,041.29 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.77x = 2,041.29 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.77x = 890,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,931.23/1,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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