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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.23, 2,045.66 and 714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.23, 2,045.66 and 714.15 is: 1,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.23 : 2,045.66 = 714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.23/2,045.66 = 714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.23x = 2,045.66 × 714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.23x = 1,460,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,904.52/1,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.65

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