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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.96, 2,047.12 and 713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.96, 2,047.12 and 713.92 is: 1,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.96 : 2,047.12 = 713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.96/2,047.12 = 713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.96x = 2,047.12 × 713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.96x = 1,461,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,479.91/1,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.50

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