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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.11, 2,051.24 and 720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.11, 2,051.24 and 720.30 is: 1,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.11 : 2,051.24 = 720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.11/2,051.24 = 720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.11x = 2,051.24 × 720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.11x = 1,477,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,504.57/1,369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.17

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