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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878.96 and 1,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878.96 and 1,047.12 is: 1,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 1,878.96 = 1,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/1,878.96 = 1,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 1,878.96 × 1,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 1,967,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,496.60/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.07

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