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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.92, 2,066.40 and 1,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.92, 2,066.40 and 1,069.32 is: 1,602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.92 : 2,066.40 = 1,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.92/2,066.40 = 1,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.92x = 2,066.40 × 1,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.92x = 2,209,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,642.85/1,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.44

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