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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.68, 2,053.54 and 753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.68, 2,053.54 and 753.68 is: 1,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.68 : 2,053.54 = 753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.68/2,053.54 = 753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.68x = 2,053.54 × 753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.68x = 1,547,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,712.03/1,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.98

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