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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.56, 2,053.38 and 675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.56, 2,053.38 and 675.38 is: 1,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.56 : 2,053.38 = 675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.56/2,053.38 = 675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.56x = 2,053.38 × 675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.56x = 1,386,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,811.78/1,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.60

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