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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.53, 2,053.57 and 936.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.53, 2,053.57 and 936.81 is: 1,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.53 : 2,053.57 = 936.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.53/2,053.57 = 936.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.53x = 2,053.57 × 936.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.53x = 1,923,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,804.91/1,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.72

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