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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.68, 1,871.70 and 1,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.68, 1,871.70 and 1,107.59 is: 1,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.68 : 1,871.70 = 1,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.68/1,871.70 = 1,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.68x = 1,871.70 × 1,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.68x = 2,073,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,076.20/1,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.18

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