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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.76, 1,906.77 and 1,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.76, 1,906.77 and 1,068.07 is: 1,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.76 : 1,906.77 = 1,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.76/1,906.77 = 1,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.76x = 1,906.77 × 1,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.76x = 2,036,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,563.83/1,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.83

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