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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368, 1,888.16 and 816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368, 1,888.16 and 816.32 is: 1,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368 : 1,888.16 = 816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368/1,888.16 = 816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368x = 1,888.16 × 816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368x = 1,541,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,342.77/1,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.71

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