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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.60, 2,072.98 and 1,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.60, 2,072.98 and 1,153.96 is: 1,728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.60 : 2,072.98 = 1,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.60/2,072.98 = 1,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.60x = 2,072.98 × 1,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.60x = 2,392,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,136.00/1,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.92

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