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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.42, 1,889.40 and 1,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.42, 1,889.40 and 1,235.38 is: 1,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.42 : 1,889.40 = 1,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.42/1,889.40 = 1,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.42x = 1,889.40 × 1,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.42x = 2,334,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,126.97/1,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.71

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