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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.73, 2,046.81 and 714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.73, 2,046.81 and 714.92 is: 1,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.73 : 2,046.81 = 714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.73/2,046.81 = 714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.73x = 2,046.81 × 714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.73x = 1,463,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,295.17/1,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.01

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