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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.66, 1,876.67 and 1,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.66, 1,876.67 and 1,005.09 is: 1,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.66 : 1,876.67 = 1,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.66/1,876.67 = 1,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.66x = 1,876.67 × 1,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.66x = 1,886,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,217.22/1,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.30

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