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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.29, 2,055.75 and 753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.29, 2,055.75 and 753.70 is: 1,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.29 : 2,055.75 = 753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.29/2,055.75 = 753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.29x = 2,055.75 × 753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.29x = 1,549,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,418.78/1,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.72

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