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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.68, 1,888.86 and 1,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.68, 1,888.86 and 1,036.58 is: 1,430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.68 : 1,888.86 = 1,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.68/1,888.86 = 1,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.68x = 1,888.86 × 1,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.68x = 1,957,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,954.50/1,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.54

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