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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.96, 2,046.78 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.96, 2,046.78 and 716.04 is: 1,072.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.96 : 2,046.78 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.96/2,046.78 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.96x = 2,046.78 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.96x = 1,465,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,576.35/1,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.93

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