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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.84, 2,038.86 and 1,262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.84, 2,038.86 and 1,262.97 is: 1,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.84 : 2,038.86 = 1,262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.84/2,038.86 = 1,262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.84x = 2,038.86 × 1,262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.84x = 2,575,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,019.01/1,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.30

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