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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.80, 1,872.72 and 1,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.80, 1,872.72 and 1,313.28 is: 1,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.80 : 1,872.72 = 1,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.80/1,872.72 = 1,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.80x = 1,872.72 × 1,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.80x = 2,459,405.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,405.72/1,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.32

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