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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.64, 1,868.52 and 1,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.64, 1,868.52 and 1,060.96 is: 1,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.64 : 1,868.52 = 1,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.64/1,868.52 = 1,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.64x = 1,868.52 × 1,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.64x = 1,982,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,424.98/1,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.51

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