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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.76, 2,053.50 and 936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.76, 2,053.50 and 936.32 is: 1,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.76 : 2,053.50 = 936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.76/2,053.50 = 936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.76x = 2,053.50 × 936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.76x = 1,922,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,733.12/1,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.70

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