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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.90, 2,041.31 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.90, 2,041.31 and 436.52 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.90 : 2,041.31 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.90/2,041.31 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.90x = 2,041.31 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.90x = 891,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,072.64/1,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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