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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.53, 1,889.82 and 975.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.53, 1,889.82 and 975.87 is: 1,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.53 : 1,889.82 = 975.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.53/1,889.82 = 975.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.53x = 1,889.82 × 975.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.53x = 1,844,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,218.64/1,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.61

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