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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.94, 1,906.98 and 1,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.94, 1,906.98 and 1,087.92 is: 1,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.94 : 1,906.98 = 1,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.94/1,906.98 = 1,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.94x = 1,906.98 × 1,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.94x = 2,074,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,641.68/1,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.25

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