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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.92, 1,898.86 and 1,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.92, 1,898.86 and 1,281.52 is: 1,778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.92 : 1,898.86 = 1,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.92/1,898.86 = 1,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.92x = 1,898.86 × 1,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.92x = 2,433,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,427.07/1,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.92

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