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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.80, 2,047.42 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.80, 2,047.42 and 672.20 is: 1,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.80 : 2,047.42 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.80/2,047.42 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.80x = 2,047.42 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.80x = 1,376,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,275.72/1,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.67

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