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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.05, 2,044.59 and 715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.05, 2,044.59 and 715.05 is: 1,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.05 : 2,044.59 = 715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.05/2,044.59 = 715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.05x = 2,044.59 × 715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.05x = 1,461,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,984.08/1,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.58

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