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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.22, 2,045.64 and 714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.22, 2,045.64 and 714.38 is: 1,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.22 : 2,045.64 = 714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.22/2,045.64 = 714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.22x = 2,045.64 × 714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.22x = 1,461,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,364.30/1,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.99

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