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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.62, 2,053.84 and 711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.62, 2,053.84 and 711.10 is: 1,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.62 : 2,053.84 = 711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.62/2,053.84 = 711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.62x = 2,053.84 × 711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.62x = 1,460,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,485.62/1,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.12

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