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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.58, 1,885.75 and 1,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.58, 1,885.75 and 1,032.41 is: 1,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.58 : 1,885.75 = 1,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.58/1,885.75 = 1,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.58x = 1,885.75 × 1,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.58x = 1,946,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,869.29/1,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.72

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