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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.80, 2,086.67 and 1,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.80, 2,086.67 and 1,232.60 is: 1,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.80 : 2,086.67 = 1,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.80/2,086.67 = 1,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.80x = 2,086.67 × 1,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.80x = 2,572,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,029.44/1,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.67

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