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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.17, 2,056.52 and 1,301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.17, 2,056.52 and 1,301.91 is: 1,952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.17 : 2,056.52 = 1,301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.17/2,056.52 = 1,301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.17x = 2,056.52 × 1,301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.17x = 2,677,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,397.44/1,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.64

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