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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.56, 1,876.74 and 1,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.56, 1,876.74 and 1,028.06 is: 1,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.56 : 1,876.74 = 1,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.56/1,876.74 = 1,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.56x = 1,876.74 × 1,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.56x = 1,929,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,401.32/1,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.14

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