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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.58, 2,020.56 and 1,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.58, 2,020.56 and 1,368.22 is: 1,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.58 : 2,020.56 = 1,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.58/2,020.56 = 1,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.58x = 2,020.56 × 1,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.58x = 2,764,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,570.60/1,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.76

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