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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.40, 1,887.78 and 1,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.40, 1,887.78 and 1,091.58 is: 1,503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.40 : 1,887.78 = 1,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.40/1,887.78 = 1,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.40x = 1,887.78 × 1,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.40x = 2,060,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,662.89/1,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.69

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