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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.46, 2,041.79 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.46, 2,041.79 and 711.84 is: 1,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.46 : 2,041.79 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.46/2,041.79 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.46x = 2,041.79 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.46x = 1,453,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,427.79/1,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.55

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