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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.99, 2,057.46 and 1,260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.99, 2,057.46 and 1,260.11 is: 1,892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.99 : 2,057.46 = 1,260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.99/2,057.46 = 1,260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.99x = 2,057.46 × 1,260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.99x = 2,592,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,626.34/1,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.44

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