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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.71, 2,080.49 and 1,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.71, 2,080.49 and 1,168.22 is: 1,753.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.71 : 2,080.49 = 1,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.71/2,080.49 = 1,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.71x = 2,080.49 × 1,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.71x = 2,430,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,469.39/1,385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.96

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