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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.97, 2,041.74 and 423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.97, 2,041.74 and 423.89 is: 635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.97 : 2,041.74 = 423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.97/2,041.74 = 423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.97x = 2,041.74 × 423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.97x = 865,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,473.17/1,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.92

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