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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.48, 2,049.03 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.48, 2,049.03 and 716.40 is: 1,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.48 : 2,049.03 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.48/2,049.03 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.48x = 2,049.03 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.48x = 1,467,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,925.09/1,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.02

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