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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.24, 2,047.28 and 706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.24, 2,047.28 and 706.73 is: 1,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.24 : 2,047.28 = 706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.24/2,047.28 = 706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.24x = 2,047.28 × 706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.24x = 1,446,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,860.42/1,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.56

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