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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.31, 1,891.52 and 1,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.31, 1,891.52 and 1,055.62 is: 1,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.31 : 1,891.52 = 1,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.31/1,891.52 = 1,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.31x = 1,891.52 × 1,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.31x = 1,996,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,726.34/1,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.13

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