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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.59, 1,887.56 and 1,356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.59, 1,887.56 and 1,356.99 is: 1,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.59 : 1,887.56 = 1,356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.59/1,887.56 = 1,356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.59x = 1,887.56 × 1,356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.59x = 2,561,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,393.26/1,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.30

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