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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.24, 1,881.84 and 990.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.24, 1,881.84 and 990.72 is: 1,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.24 : 1,881.84 = 990.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.24/1,881.84 = 990.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.24x = 1,881.84 × 990.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.24x = 1,864,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,376.52/1,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.60

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