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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.59, 1,849.46 and 1,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.59, 1,849.46 and 1,060.95 is: 1,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.59 : 1,849.46 = 1,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.59/1,849.46 = 1,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.59x = 1,849.46 × 1,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.59x = 1,962,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,184.59/1,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.77

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