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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.55, 1,878.62 and 1,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.55, 1,878.62 and 1,045.32 is: 1,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.55 : 1,878.62 = 1,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.55/1,878.62 = 1,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.55x = 1,878.62 × 1,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.55x = 1,963,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,744.44/1,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.35

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