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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.71, 1,886.94 and 1,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.71, 1,886.94 and 1,051.35 is: 1,451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.71 : 1,886.94 = 1,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.71/1,886.94 = 1,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.71x = 1,886.94 × 1,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.71x = 1,983,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,834.37/1,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.54

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