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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.66, 2,037.78 and 1,130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.66, 2,037.78 and 1,130.98 is: 1,692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.66 : 2,037.78 = 1,130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.66/2,037.78 = 1,130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.66x = 2,037.78 × 1,130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.66x = 2,304,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,688.42/1,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.56

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