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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 1,879.56 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 1,879.56 and 1,030.14 is: 1,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 1,879.56 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/1,879.56 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 1,879.56 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 1,936,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,209.94/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.09

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