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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.36, 2,039.60 and 702.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.36, 2,039.60 and 702.42 is: 1,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.36 : 2,039.60 = 702.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.36/2,039.60 = 702.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.36x = 2,039.60 × 702.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.36x = 1,432,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,657.59/1,361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.38

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