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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.44, 1,878.84 and 1,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.44, 1,878.84 and 1,156.08 is: 1,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.44 : 1,878.84 = 1,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.44/1,878.84 = 1,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.44x = 1,878.84 × 1,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.44x = 2,172,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,089.35/1,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.09

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