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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369, 1,890.66 and 1,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369, 1,890.66 and 1,359.40 is: 1,877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369 : 1,890.66 = 1,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369/1,890.66 = 1,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369x = 1,890.66 × 1,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369x = 2,570,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,163.20/1,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.40

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