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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368, 1,881.12 and 1,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368, 1,881.12 and 1,303.20 is: 1,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368 : 1,881.12 = 1,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368/1,881.12 = 1,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368x = 1,881.12 × 1,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368x = 2,451,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,475.58/1,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.01

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