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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.52, 2,068.20 and 1,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.52, 2,068.20 and 1,060.64 is: 1,587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.52 : 2,068.20 = 1,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.52/2,068.20 = 1,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.52x = 2,068.20 × 1,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.52x = 2,193,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,615.65/1,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.83

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