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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.22, 1,890.09 and 996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.22, 1,890.09 and 996.75 is: 1,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.22 : 1,890.09 = 996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.22/1,890.09 = 996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.22x = 1,890.09 × 996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.22x = 1,883,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,947.21/1,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.92

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