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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.03, 1,890.81 and 1,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.03, 1,890.81 and 1,037.88 is: 1,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.03 : 1,890.81 = 1,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.03/1,890.81 = 1,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.03x = 1,890.81 × 1,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.03x = 1,962,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,433.88/1,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.41

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