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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.33, 2,055.20 and 1,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.33, 2,055.20 and 1,194.75 is: 1,790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.33 : 2,055.20 = 1,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.33/2,055.20 = 1,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.33x = 2,055.20 × 1,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.33x = 2,455,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,444.23/1,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.56

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