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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.30, 1,886.88 and 1,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.30, 1,886.88 and 1,033.62 is: 1,428.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.30 : 1,886.88 = 1,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.30/1,886.88 = 1,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.30x = 1,886.88 × 1,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.30x = 1,950,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,316.91/1,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.49

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