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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.36, 2,057.76 and 720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.36, 2,057.76 and 720.40 is: 1,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.36 : 2,057.76 = 720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.36/2,057.76 = 720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.36x = 2,057.76 × 720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.36x = 1,482,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,410.30/1,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.56

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