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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.33, 2,039.90 and 1,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.33, 2,039.90 and 1,097.37 is: 1,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.33 : 2,039.90 = 1,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.33/2,039.90 = 1,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.33x = 2,039.90 × 1,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.33x = 2,238,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,519.58/1,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.16

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