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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.08, 1,874.79 and 1,065.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.08, 1,874.79 and 1,065.82 is: 1,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.08 : 1,874.79 = 1,065.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.08/1,874.79 = 1,065.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.08x = 1,874.79 × 1,065.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.08x = 1,998,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,188.68/1,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.09

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