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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.64, 2,024.30 and 1,181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.64, 2,024.30 and 1,181.68 is: 1,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.64 : 2,024.30 = 1,181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.64/2,024.30 = 1,181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.64x = 2,024.30 × 1,181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.64x = 2,392,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,074.82/1,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.23

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