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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.12, 1,875.61 and 1,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.12, 1,875.61 and 1,060.71 is: 1,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.12 : 1,875.61 = 1,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.12/1,875.61 = 1,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.12x = 1,875.61 × 1,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.12x = 1,989,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,478.28/1,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.80

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