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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.79, 2,053.86 and 906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.79, 2,053.86 and 906.44 is: 1,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.79 : 2,053.86 = 906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.79/2,053.86 = 906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.79x = 2,053.86 × 906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.79x = 1,861,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,698.74/1,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.11

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