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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.60, 1,879.37 and 1,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.60, 1,879.37 and 1,140.20 is: 1,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.60 : 1,879.37 = 1,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.60/1,879.37 = 1,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.60x = 1,879.37 × 1,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.60x = 2,142,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,857.67/1,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.78

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