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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.28, 2,054.97 and 754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.28, 2,054.97 and 754.68 is: 1,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.28 : 2,054.97 = 754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.28/2,054.97 = 754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.28x = 2,054.97 × 754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.28x = 1,550,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,844.76/1,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.77

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