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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.92, 2,053.16 and 675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.92, 2,053.16 and 675.40 is: 1,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.92 : 2,053.16 = 675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.92/2,053.16 = 675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.92x = 2,053.16 × 675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.92x = 1,386,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,704.26/1,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.99

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