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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.66, 1,848.59 and 1,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.66, 1,848.59 and 1,060.59 is: 1,463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.66 : 1,848.59 = 1,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.66/1,848.59 = 1,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.66x = 1,848.59 × 1,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.66x = 1,960,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,601.67/1,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.51

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