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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.80, 2,042.42 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.80, 2,042.42 and 620.46 is: 931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.80 : 2,042.42 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.80/2,042.42 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.80x = 2,042.42 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.80x = 1,267,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,236.81/1,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.24

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