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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.72, 2,054.74 and 875.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.72, 2,054.74 and 875.61 is: 1,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.72 : 2,054.74 = 875.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.72/2,054.74 = 875.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.72x = 2,054.74 × 875.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.72x = 1,799,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,150.89/1,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.56

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