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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.94, 1,878.02 and 1,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.94, 1,878.02 and 1,066.39 is: 1,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.94 : 1,878.02 = 1,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.94/1,878.02 = 1,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.94x = 1,878.02 × 1,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.94x = 2,002,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,706.28/1,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.32

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