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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.44, 2,035.32 and 1,185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.44, 2,035.32 and 1,185.90 is: 1,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.44 : 2,035.32 = 1,185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.44/2,035.32 = 1,185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.44x = 2,035.32 × 1,185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.44x = 2,413,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,685.99/1,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.20

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