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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.16, 2,052.49 and 1,108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.16, 2,052.49 and 1,108.97 is: 1,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.16 : 2,052.49 = 1,108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.16/2,052.49 = 1,108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.16x = 2,052.49 × 1,108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.16x = 2,276,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,158.12/1,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.02

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