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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.68, 1,887 and 1,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.68, 1,887 and 1,335.76 is: 1,851.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.68 : 1,887 = 1,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.68/1,887 = 1,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.68x = 1,887 × 1,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.68x = 2,520,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,579.12/1,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.08

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