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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.78, 1,886.52 and 1,072.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.78, 1,886.52 and 1,072.46 is: 1,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.78 : 1,886.52 = 1,072.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.78/1,886.52 = 1,072.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.78x = 1,886.52 × 1,072.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.78x = 2,023,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,217.24/1,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.20

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