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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.95, 2,041.56 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.95, 2,041.56 and 436.47 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.95 : 2,041.56 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.95/2,041.56 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.95x = 2,041.56 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.95x = 891,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,079.69/1,360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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