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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.28, 2,046.12 and 1,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.28, 2,046.12 and 1,021.84 is: 1,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.28 : 2,046.12 = 1,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.28/2,046.12 = 1,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.28x = 2,046.12 × 1,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.28x = 2,090,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,807.26/1,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.06

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