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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.78, 2,039.32 and 743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.78, 2,039.32 and 743.56 is: 1,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.78 : 2,039.32 = 743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.78/2,039.32 = 743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.78x = 2,039.32 × 743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.78x = 1,516,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,356.78/1,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.33

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