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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.76, 2,069.70 and 1,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.76, 2,069.70 and 1,072.60 is: 1,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.76 : 2,069.70 = 1,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.76/2,069.70 = 1,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.76x = 2,069.70 × 1,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.76x = 2,219,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,960.22/1,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.78

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