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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.33, 1,890.81 and 1,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.33, 1,890.81 and 1,036.20 is: 1,431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.33 : 1,890.81 = 1,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.33/1,890.81 = 1,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.33x = 1,890.81 × 1,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.33x = 1,959,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,257.32/1,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.86

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