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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.54, 2,048.33 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.54, 2,048.33 and 717.54 is: 1,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.54 : 2,048.33 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.54/2,048.33 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.54x = 2,048.33 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.54x = 1,469,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,758.71/1,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.32

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