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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.30, 1,888.25 and 1,055.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.30, 1,888.25 and 1,055.61 is: 1,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.30 : 1,888.25 = 1,055.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.30/1,888.25 = 1,055.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.30x = 1,888.25 × 1,055.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.30x = 1,993,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,250.30/1,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.61

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