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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.60, 1,907.96 and 1,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.60, 1,907.96 and 1,131.52 is: 1,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.60 : 1,907.96 = 1,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.60/1,907.96 = 1,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.60x = 1,907.96 × 1,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.60x = 2,158,894.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,894.90/1,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.74

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