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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.72, 2,041.18 and 713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.72, 2,041.18 and 713.56 is: 1,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.72 : 2,041.18 = 713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.72/2,041.18 = 713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.72x = 2,041.18 × 713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.72x = 1,456,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,504.40/1,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.04

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