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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.90, 2,054.86 and 754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.90, 2,054.86 and 754.50 is: 1,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.90 : 2,054.86 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.90/2,054.86 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.90x = 2,054.86 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.90x = 1,550,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,391.87/1,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.93

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