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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.88, 2,040.96 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.88, 2,040.96 and 812.64 is: 1,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.88 : 2,040.96 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.88/2,040.96 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.88x = 2,040.96 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.88x = 1,658,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,565.73/1,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.75

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