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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.73, 1,883.86 and 993.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.73, 1,883.86 and 993.13 is: 1,369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.73 : 1,883.86 = 993.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.73/1,883.86 = 993.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.73x = 1,883.86 × 993.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.73x = 1,870,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,917.88/1,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.90

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