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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.87, 1,886.93 and 1,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.87, 1,886.93 and 1,035.72 is: 1,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.87 : 1,886.93 = 1,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.87/1,886.93 = 1,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.87x = 1,886.93 × 1,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.87x = 1,954,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,321.70/1,367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.74

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