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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.72, 1,903.36 and 1,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.72, 1,903.36 and 1,362.16 is: 1,877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.72 : 1,903.36 = 1,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.72/1,903.36 = 1,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.72x = 1,903.36 × 1,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.72x = 2,592,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,680.86/1,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.77

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