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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.95, 1,882.05 and 1,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.95, 1,882.05 and 1,113.18 is: 1,538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.95 : 1,882.05 = 1,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.95/1,882.05 = 1,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.95x = 1,882.05 × 1,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.95x = 2,095,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,060.42/1,361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.28

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