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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.06, 1,877.43 and 1,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.06, 1,877.43 and 1,028.56 is: 1,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.06 : 1,877.43 = 1,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.06/1,877.43 = 1,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.06x = 1,877.43 × 1,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.06x = 1,931,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,049.40/1,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.83

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