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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.26, 2,040.65 and 711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.26, 2,040.65 and 711.63 is: 1,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.26 : 2,040.65 = 711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.26/2,040.65 = 711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.26x = 2,040.65 × 711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.26x = 1,452,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,187.76/1,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.01

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