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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.36, 1,869.96 and 1,119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.36, 1,869.96 and 1,119.76 is: 1,542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.36 : 1,869.96 = 1,119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.36/1,869.96 = 1,119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.36x = 1,869.96 × 1,119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.36x = 2,093,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,906.41/1,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.63

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