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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.22, 2,046.42 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.22, 2,046.42 and 715.50 is: 1,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.22 : 2,046.42 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.22/2,046.42 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.22x = 2,046.42 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.22x = 1,464,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,213.51/1,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.30

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