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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.60, 1,989.90 and 1,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.60, 1,989.90 and 1,115.40 is: 1,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.60 : 1,989.90 = 1,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.60/1,989.90 = 1,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.60x = 1,989.90 × 1,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.60x = 2,219,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,534.46/1,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.10

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