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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369, 1,888.48 and 976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369, 1,888.48 and 976.24 is: 1,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369 : 1,888.48 = 976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369/1,888.48 = 976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369x = 1,888.48 × 976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369x = 1,843,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,609.72/1,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.68

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