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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.60, 2,040.24 and 1,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.60, 2,040.24 and 1,325.60 is: 1,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.60 : 2,040.24 = 1,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.60/2,040.24 = 1,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.60x = 2,040.24 × 1,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.60x = 2,704,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,542.14/1,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.30

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