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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.33, 2,032.68 and 1,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.33, 2,032.68 and 1,268.61 is: 1,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.33 : 2,032.68 = 1,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.33/2,032.68 = 1,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.33x = 2,032.68 × 1,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.33x = 2,578,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,678.17/1,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.22

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