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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.95, 2,039.24 and 1,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.95, 2,039.24 and 1,067.90 is: 1,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.95 : 2,039.24 = 1,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.95/2,039.24 = 1,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.95x = 2,039.24 × 1,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.95x = 2,177,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,699.06/1,361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.96

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