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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.46, 2,040.72 and 975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.46, 2,040.72 and 975.54 is: 1,462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.46 : 2,040.72 = 975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.46/2,040.72 = 975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.46x = 2,040.72 × 975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.46x = 1,990,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,803.99/1,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.26

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