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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.68, 1,906.20 and 1,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.68, 1,906.20 and 1,066.39 is: 1,471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.68 : 1,906.20 = 1,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.68/1,906.20 = 1,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.68x = 1,906.20 × 1,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.68x = 2,032,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,747.85/1,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.21

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