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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.01, 2,053.91 and 752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.01, 2,053.91 and 752.68 is: 1,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.01 : 2,053.91 = 752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.01/2,053.91 = 752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.01x = 2,053.91 × 752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.01x = 1,545,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,936.98/1,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.06

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