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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.72, 1,883.88 and 1,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.72, 1,883.88 and 1,237.44 is: 1,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.72 : 1,883.88 = 1,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.72/1,883.88 = 1,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.72x = 1,883.88 × 1,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.72x = 2,331,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,188.47/1,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.19

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