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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.70, 1,906.90 and 1,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.70, 1,906.90 and 1,338.64 is: 1,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.70 : 1,906.90 = 1,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.70/1,906.90 = 1,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.70x = 1,906.90 × 1,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.70x = 2,552,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,652.62/1,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.47

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