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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.28, 1,977.35 and 1,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.28, 1,977.35 and 1,060.66 is: 1,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.28 : 1,977.35 = 1,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.28/1,977.35 = 1,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.28x = 1,977.35 × 1,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.28x = 2,097,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,286.16/1,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.32

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