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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.77, 2,041.17 and 1,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.77, 2,041.17 and 1,270.54 is: 1,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.77 : 2,041.17 = 1,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.77/2,041.17 = 1,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.77x = 2,041.17 × 1,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.77x = 2,593,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,388.13/1,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.23

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