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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.36, 2,042.07 and 483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.36, 2,042.07 and 483.99 is: 726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.36 : 2,042.07 = 483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.36/2,042.07 = 483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.36x = 2,042.07 × 483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.36x = 988,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,341.46/1,361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.00

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