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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.96, 1,824.04 and 1,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.96, 1,824.04 and 1,060.56 is: 1,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.96 : 1,824.04 = 1,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.96/1,824.04 = 1,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.96x = 1,824.04 × 1,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.96x = 1,934,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,503.86/1,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.25

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