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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.38, 2,066.31 and 1,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.38, 2,066.31 and 1,268.46 is: 1,905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.38 : 2,066.31 = 1,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.38/2,066.31 = 1,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.38x = 2,066.31 × 1,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.38x = 2,621,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,031.58/1,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.68

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