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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.04, 2,037.24 and 975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.04, 2,037.24 and 975.12 is: 1,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.04 : 2,037.24 = 975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.04/2,037.24 = 975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.04x = 2,037.24 × 975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.04x = 1,986,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,553.47/1,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.58

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