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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.01, 1,907.12 and 1,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.01, 1,907.12 and 1,068.32 is: 1,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.01 : 1,907.12 = 1,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.01/1,907.12 = 1,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.01x = 1,907.12 × 1,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.01x = 2,037,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,414.44/1,383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.17

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