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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.56, 1,876.42 and 1,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.56, 1,876.42 and 1,111.44 is: 1,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.56 : 1,876.42 = 1,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.56/1,876.42 = 1,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.56x = 1,876.42 × 1,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.56x = 2,085,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,528.24/1,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.85

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