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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.44, 1,887.38 and 1,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.44, 1,887.38 and 1,211.24 is: 1,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.44 : 1,887.38 = 1,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.44/1,887.38 = 1,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.44x = 1,887.38 × 1,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.44x = 2,286,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,070.15/1,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.57

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