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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.42, 2,060.36 and 1,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.42, 2,060.36 and 1,129.28 is: 1,701.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.42 : 2,060.36 = 1,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.42/2,060.36 = 1,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.42x = 2,060.36 × 1,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.42x = 2,326,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,723.34/1,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.54

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