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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.36, 2,138.88 and 1,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.36, 2,138.88 and 1,060.38 is: 1,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.36 : 2,138.88 = 1,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.36/2,138.88 = 1,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.36x = 2,138.88 × 1,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.36x = 2,268,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,025.57/1,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.97

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