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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.70, 2,055.02 and 752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.70, 2,055.02 and 752.62 is: 1,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.70 : 2,055.02 = 752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.70/2,055.02 = 752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.70x = 2,055.02 × 752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.70x = 1,546,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,649.15/1,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.19

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