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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.48, 2,043.72 and 713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.48, 2,043.72 and 713.68 is: 1,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.48 : 2,043.72 = 713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.48/2,043.72 = 713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.48x = 2,043.72 × 713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.48x = 1,458,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,562.09/1,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.52

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