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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362, 2,043.02 and 712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362, 2,043.02 and 712.59 is: 1,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362 : 2,043.02 = 712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362/2,043.02 = 712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362x = 2,043.02 × 712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362x = 1,455,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,835.62/1,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.90

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