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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.71, 1,888.32 and 1,052.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.71, 1,888.32 and 1,052.35 is: 1,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.71 : 1,888.32 = 1,052.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.71/1,888.32 = 1,052.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.71x = 1,888.32 × 1,052.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.71x = 1,987,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,173.55/1,367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.92

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