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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.05, 2,055.38 and 753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.05, 2,055.38 and 753.44 is: 1,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.05 : 2,055.38 = 753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.05/2,055.38 = 753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.05x = 2,055.38 × 753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.05x = 1,548,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,591.46/1,370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.32

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