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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.38, 2,063.64 and 1,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.38, 2,063.64 and 1,248.60 is: 1,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.38 : 2,063.64 = 1,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.38/2,063.64 = 1,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.38x = 2,063.64 × 1,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.38x = 2,576,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,660.90/1,378.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.34

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