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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.45, 2,056.82 and 712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.45, 2,056.82 and 712.73 is: 1,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.45 : 2,056.82 = 712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.45/2,056.82 = 712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.45x = 2,056.82 × 712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.45x = 1,465,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,957.32/1,370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.69

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