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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.73, 1,827.84 and 1,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.73, 1,827.84 and 1,060.86 is: 1,462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.73 : 1,827.84 = 1,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.73/1,827.84 = 1,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.73x = 1,827.84 × 1,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.73x = 1,939,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,082.34/1,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.65

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