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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.32, 2,052.90 and 676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.32, 2,052.90 and 676.26 is: 1,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.32 : 2,052.90 = 676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.32/2,052.90 = 676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.32x = 2,052.90 × 676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.32x = 1,388,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,294.15/1,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.86

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