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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.09, 1,877.30 and 1,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.09, 1,877.30 and 1,005.73 is: 1,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.09 : 1,877.30 = 1,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.09/1,877.30 = 1,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.09x = 1,877.30 × 1,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.09x = 1,888,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,056.93/1,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.21

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