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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.10, 1,875.08 and 1,221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.10, 1,875.08 and 1,221.71 is: 1,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.10 : 1,875.08 = 1,221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.10/1,875.08 = 1,221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.10x = 1,875.08 × 1,221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.10x = 2,290,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,788.50/1,360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.29

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