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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 2,046.33 and 715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 2,046.33 and 715.05 is: 1,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 2,046.33 = 715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/2,046.33 = 715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 2,046.33 × 715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 1,463,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,228.27/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.86

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