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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.28, 2,041.53 and 711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.28, 2,041.53 and 711.72 is: 1,066.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.28 : 2,041.53 = 711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.28/2,041.53 = 711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.28x = 2,041.53 × 711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.28x = 1,452,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,997.73/1,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.59

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