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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.25, 1,981.38 and 1,060.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.25, 1,981.38 and 1,060.61 is: 1,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.25 : 1,981.38 = 1,060.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.25/1,981.38 = 1,060.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.25x = 1,981.38 × 1,060.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.25x = 2,101,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,471.44/1,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.52

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