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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.15, 2,041.73 and 713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.15, 2,041.73 and 713.15 is: 1,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.15 : 2,041.73 = 713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.15/2,041.73 = 713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.15x = 2,041.73 × 713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.15x = 1,456,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,059.75/1,361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.73

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