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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.69, 2,049.14 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.69, 2,049.14 and 716.28 is: 1,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.69 : 2,049.14 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.69/2,049.14 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.69x = 2,049.14 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.69x = 1,467,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,752.11/1,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.73

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