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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.78, 2,045.26 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.78, 2,045.26 and 714.16 is: 1,071.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.78 : 2,045.26 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.78/2,045.26 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.78x = 2,045.26 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.78x = 1,460,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,629.08/1,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.02

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