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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.62, 2,044.47 and 1,268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.62, 2,044.47 and 1,268.10 is: 1,892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.62 : 2,044.47 = 1,268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.62/2,044.47 = 1,268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.62x = 2,044.47 × 1,268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.62x = 2,592,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,592.41/1,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.93

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