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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.74, 1,908.96 and 1,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.74, 1,908.96 and 1,135.68 is: 1,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.74 : 1,908.96 = 1,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.74/1,908.96 = 1,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.74x = 1,908.96 × 1,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.74x = 2,167,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,967.69/1,384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.61

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