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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.07, 1,888.06 and 1,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.07, 1,888.06 and 1,118.70 is: 1,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.07 : 1,888.06 = 1,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.07/1,888.06 = 1,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.07x = 1,888.06 × 1,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.07x = 2,112,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,172.72/1,368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.91

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