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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 2,061.96 and 716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 2,061.96 and 716.94 is: 1,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 2,061.96 = 716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/2,061.96 = 716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 2,061.96 × 716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 1,478,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,301.60/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.85

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