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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.68, 2,053.80 and 1,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.68, 2,053.80 and 1,369.20 is: 2,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.68 : 2,053.80 = 1,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.68/2,053.80 = 1,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.68x = 2,053.80 × 1,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.68x = 2,812,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,062.96/1,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.59

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