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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.64, 1,901.72 and 1,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.64, 1,901.72 and 1,084.40 is: 1,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.64 : 1,901.72 = 1,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.64/1,901.72 = 1,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.64x = 1,901.72 × 1,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.64x = 2,062,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,225.17/1,379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.76

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