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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.40, 1,881.72 and 1,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.40, 1,881.72 and 1,015.92 is: 1,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.40 : 1,881.72 = 1,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.40/1,881.72 = 1,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.40x = 1,881.72 × 1,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.40x = 1,911,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,676.98/1,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.11

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