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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.88, 2,041.40 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.88, 2,041.40 and 710.80 is: 1,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.88 : 2,041.40 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.88/2,041.40 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.88x = 2,041.40 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.88x = 1,451,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,027.12/1,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.24

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