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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.72, 2,052.72 and 1,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.72, 2,052.72 and 1,060.40 is: 1,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.72 : 2,052.72 = 1,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.72/2,052.72 = 1,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.72x = 2,052.72 × 1,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.72x = 2,176,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,704.29/1,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.48

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