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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.20, 2,041.92 and 1,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.20, 2,041.92 and 1,071.84 is: 1,609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.20 : 2,041.92 = 1,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.20/2,041.92 = 1,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.20x = 2,041.92 × 1,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.20x = 2,188,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,611.53/1,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.04

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