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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.47, 2,052.41 and 1,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.47, 2,052.41 and 1,171.40 is: 1,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.47 : 2,052.41 = 1,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.47/2,052.41 = 1,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.47x = 2,052.41 × 1,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.47x = 2,404,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,176.95/1,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.41

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