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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.80, 2,059.25 and 1,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.80, 2,059.25 and 1,268.34 is: 1,906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.80 : 2,059.25 = 1,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.80/2,059.25 = 1,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.80x = 2,059.25 × 1,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.80x = 2,611,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,822.80/1,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.72

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