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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.72, 2,053.08 and 1,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.72, 2,053.08 and 1,162.80 is: 1,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.72 : 2,053.08 = 1,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.72/2,053.08 = 1,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.72x = 2,053.08 × 1,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.72x = 2,387,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,321.42/1,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.20

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