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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.28, 2,051.17 and 1,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.28, 2,051.17 and 1,108.08 is: 1,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.28 : 2,051.17 = 1,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.28/2,051.17 = 1,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.28x = 2,051.17 × 1,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.28x = 2,272,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,865.38/1,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.69

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