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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.20, 2,055.77 and 753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.20, 2,055.77 and 753.11 is: 1,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.20 : 2,055.77 = 753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.20/2,055.77 = 753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.20x = 2,055.77 × 753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.20x = 1,548,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,220.94/1,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.92

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