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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.60, 1,887.32 and 975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.60, 1,887.32 and 975.52 is: 1,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.60 : 1,887.32 = 975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.60/1,887.32 = 975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.60x = 1,887.32 × 975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.60x = 1,841,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,118.41/1,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.27

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