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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.08, 2,037.76 and 1,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.08, 2,037.76 and 1,282.08 is: 1,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.08 : 2,037.76 = 1,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.08/2,037.76 = 1,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.08x = 2,037.76 × 1,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.08x = 2,612,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,571.34/1,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.90

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