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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.64, 2,074.74 and 1,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.64, 2,074.74 and 1,072.60 is: 1,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.64 : 2,074.74 = 1,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.64/2,074.74 = 1,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.64x = 2,074.74 × 1,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.64x = 2,225,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,366.12/1,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.34

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