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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.05, 2,055.76 and 1,165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.05, 2,055.76 and 1,165.72 is: 1,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.05 : 2,055.76 = 1,165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.05/2,055.76 = 1,165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.05x = 2,055.76 × 1,165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.05x = 2,396,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,440.55/1,371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.89

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