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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.60, 2,054.76 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.60, 2,054.76 and 711.52 is: 1,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.60 : 2,054.76 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.60/2,054.76 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.60x = 2,054.76 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.60x = 1,462,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,002.84/1,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.47

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