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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.48, 2,042.70 and 1,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.48, 2,042.70 and 1,325.48 is: 1,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.48 : 2,042.70 = 1,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.48/2,042.70 = 1,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.48x = 2,042.70 × 1,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.48x = 2,707,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,558.00/1,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.63

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