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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.44, 1,891.40 and 1,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.44, 1,891.40 and 1,253.80 is: 1,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.44 : 1,891.40 = 1,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.44/1,891.40 = 1,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.44x = 1,891.40 × 1,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.44x = 2,371,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,437.32/1,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.42

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