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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.64, 2,039.48 and 1,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.64, 2,039.48 and 1,052.68 is: 1,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.64 : 2,039.48 = 1,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.64/2,039.48 = 1,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.64x = 2,039.48 × 1,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.64x = 2,146,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,919.81/1,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.72

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