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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.52, 1,888.74 and 1,036.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.52, 1,888.74 and 1,036.37 is: 1,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.52 : 1,888.74 = 1,036.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.52/1,888.74 = 1,036.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.52x = 1,888.74 × 1,036.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.52x = 1,957,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,438.20/1,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.33

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