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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.47, 2,040.07 and 813.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.47, 2,040.07 and 813.36 is: 1,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.47 : 2,040.07 = 813.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.47/2,040.07 = 813.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.47x = 2,040.07 × 813.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.47x = 1,659,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,311.34/1,361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.76

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