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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.85, 2,053.87 and 753.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.85, 2,053.87 and 753.85 is: 1,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.85 : 2,053.87 = 753.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.85/2,053.87 = 753.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.85x = 2,053.87 × 753.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.85x = 1,548,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,302.88/1,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.27

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