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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.53, 1,881.44 and 1,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.53, 1,881.44 and 1,294.34 is: 1,785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.53 : 1,881.44 = 1,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.53/1,881.44 = 1,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.53x = 1,881.44 × 1,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.53x = 2,435,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,223.05/1,363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.97

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