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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.73, 2,049.15 and 708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.73, 2,049.15 and 708.81 is: 1,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.73 : 2,049.15 = 708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.73/2,049.15 = 708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.73x = 2,049.15 × 708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.73x = 1,452,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,458.01/1,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.95

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