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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.78, 1,875.34 and 1,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.78, 1,875.34 and 1,111.30 is: 1,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.78 : 1,875.34 = 1,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.78/1,875.34 = 1,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.78x = 1,875.34 × 1,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.78x = 2,084,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,065.34/1,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.52

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