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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.18, 2,040.60 and 711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.18, 2,040.60 and 711.34 is: 1,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.18 : 2,040.60 = 711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.18/2,040.60 = 711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.18x = 2,040.60 × 711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.18x = 1,451,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,560.40/1,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.62

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