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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.25, 2,053.08 and 752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.25, 2,053.08 and 752.44 is: 1,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.25 : 2,053.08 = 752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.25/2,053.08 = 752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.25x = 2,053.08 × 752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.25x = 1,544,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,819.52/1,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.05

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