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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.25, 2,056.19 and 924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.25, 2,056.19 and 924.62 is: 1,387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.25 : 2,056.19 = 924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.25/2,056.19 = 924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.25x = 2,056.19 × 924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.25x = 1,901,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,179.49/1,370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.47

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