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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.33, 2,051.27 and 1,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.33, 2,051.27 and 1,161.41 is: 1,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.33 : 2,051.27 = 1,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.33/2,051.27 = 1,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.33x = 2,051.27 × 1,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.33x = 2,382,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,365.49/1,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.08

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