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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.73, 2,049.41 and 716.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.73, 2,049.41 and 716.83 is: 1,075.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.73 : 2,049.41 = 716.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.73/2,049.41 = 716.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.73x = 2,049.41 × 716.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.73x = 1,469,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,078.57/1,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.67

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