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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.05, 2,032.74 and 1,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.05, 2,032.74 and 1,125.39 is: 1,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.05 : 2,032.74 = 1,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.05/2,032.74 = 1,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.05x = 2,032.74 × 1,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.05x = 2,287,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,625.27/1,357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.73

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