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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.60, 2,053.20 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.60, 2,053.20 and 675.60 is: 1,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.60 : 2,053.20 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.60/2,053.20 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.60x = 2,053.20 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.60x = 1,387,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,141.92/1,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.55

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