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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.54, 2,046.83 and 716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.54, 2,046.83 and 716.54 is: 1,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.54 : 2,046.83 = 716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.54/2,046.83 = 716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.54x = 2,046.83 × 716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.54x = 1,466,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,621.75/1,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.81

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