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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.44, 2,049 and 1,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.44, 2,049 and 1,167.40 is: 1,745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.44 : 2,049 = 1,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.44/2,049 = 1,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.44x = 2,049 × 1,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.44x = 2,392,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,002.60/1,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.43

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