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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.73, 2,046.41 and 714.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.73, 2,046.41 and 714.83 is: 1,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.73 : 2,046.41 = 714.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.73/2,046.41 = 714.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.73x = 2,046.41 × 714.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.73x = 1,462,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,831.69/1,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.67

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