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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.86, 2,053.98 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.86, 2,053.98 and 675.50 is: 1,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.86 : 2,053.98 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.86/2,053.98 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.86x = 2,053.98 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.86x = 1,387,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,463.49/1,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.59

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