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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.93, 1,870.31 and 1,060.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.93, 1,870.31 and 1,060.29 is: 1,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.93 : 1,870.31 = 1,060.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.93/1,870.31 = 1,060.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.93x = 1,870.31 × 1,060.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.93x = 1,983,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,073.64/1,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.60

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