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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.11, 2,046.69 and 1,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.11, 2,046.69 and 1,269.59 is: 1,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.11 : 2,046.69 = 1,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.11/2,046.69 = 1,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.11x = 2,046.69 × 1,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.11x = 2,598,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,446.92/1,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.15

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