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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.39, 1,879.52 and 1,066.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.39, 1,879.52 and 1,066.47 is: 1,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.39 : 1,879.52 = 1,066.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.39/1,879.52 = 1,066.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.39x = 1,879.52 × 1,066.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.39x = 2,004,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,446.36/1,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.27

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