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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.48, 2,052.30 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.48, 2,052.30 and 718.86 is: 1,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.48 : 2,052.30 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.48/2,052.30 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.48x = 2,052.30 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.48x = 1,475,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,316.38/1,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.07

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