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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.15, 1,903.80 and 1,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.15, 1,903.80 and 1,086.04 is: 1,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.15 : 1,903.80 = 1,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.15/1,903.80 = 1,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.15x = 1,903.80 × 1,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.15x = 2,067,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,602.95/1,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.02

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