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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.94, 1,878.41 and 1,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.94, 1,878.41 and 1,204.74 is: 1,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.94 : 1,878.41 = 1,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.94/1,878.41 = 1,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.94x = 1,878.41 × 1,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.94x = 2,262,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,995.66/1,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.60

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