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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.34, 2,055.39 and 1,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.34, 2,055.39 and 1,137.06 is: 1,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.34 : 2,055.39 = 1,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.34/2,055.39 = 1,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.34x = 2,055.39 × 1,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.34x = 2,337,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,101.75/1,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.49

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