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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.16, 1,876.56 and 1,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.16, 1,876.56 and 1,029.38 is: 1,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.16 : 1,876.56 = 1,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.16/1,876.56 = 1,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.16x = 1,876.56 × 1,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.16x = 1,931,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,698.02/1,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.25

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