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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.34, 2,046.47 and 1,225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.34, 2,046.47 and 1,225.54 is: 1,828.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.34 : 2,046.47 = 1,225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.34/2,046.47 = 1,225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.34x = 2,046.47 × 1,225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.34x = 2,508,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,024.72/1,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.89

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