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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.68, 2,041.24 and 712.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.68, 2,041.24 and 712.84 is: 1,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.68 : 2,041.24 = 712.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.68/2,041.24 = 712.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.68x = 2,041.24 × 712.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.68x = 1,455,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,077.52/1,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.59

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