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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.00, 2,041.52 and 711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.00, 2,041.52 and 711.59 is: 1,067.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.00 : 2,041.52 = 711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.00/2,041.52 = 711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.00x = 2,041.52 × 711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.00x = 1,452,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,711.45/1,361.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.38

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