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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.65, 1,903.11 and 1,085.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.65, 1,903.11 and 1,085.41 is: 1,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.65 : 1,903.11 = 1,085.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.65/1,903.11 = 1,085.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.65x = 1,903.11 × 1,085.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.65x = 2,065,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,654.63/1,380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.15

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