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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.73, 2,073.56 and 1,091.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.73, 2,073.56 and 1,091.97 is: 1,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.73 : 2,073.56 = 1,091.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.73/2,073.56 = 1,091.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.73x = 2,073.56 × 1,091.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.73x = 2,264,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,259.85/1,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.35

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