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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.90, 1,881.22 and 1,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.90, 1,881.22 and 1,083.64 is: 1,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.90 : 1,881.22 = 1,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.90/1,881.22 = 1,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.90x = 1,881.22 × 1,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.90x = 2,038,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,565.24/1,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.76

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