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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.58, 1,870.58 and 1,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.58, 1,870.58 and 1,001.72 is: 1,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.58 : 1,870.58 = 1,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.58/1,870.58 = 1,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.58x = 1,870.58 × 1,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.58x = 1,873,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,783.04/1,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.27

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