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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.68, 2,040.28 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.68, 2,040.28 and 785.04 is: 1,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.68 : 2,040.28 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.68/2,040.28 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.68x = 2,040.28 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.68x = 1,601,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,701.41/1,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.27

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