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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.64, 1,872.83 and 1,235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.64, 1,872.83 and 1,235.42 is: 1,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.64 : 1,872.83 = 1,235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.64/1,872.83 = 1,235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.64x = 1,872.83 × 1,235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.64x = 2,313,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,731.64/1,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.01

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