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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.56, 2,036.48 and 1,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.56, 2,036.48 and 1,127.90 is: 1,689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.56 : 2,036.48 = 1,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.56/2,036.48 = 1,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.56x = 2,036.48 × 1,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.56x = 2,296,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,945.79/1,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.48

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