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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.39, 2,058.09 and 1,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.39, 2,058.09 and 1,062.46 is: 1,594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.39 : 2,058.09 = 1,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.39/2,058.09 = 1,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.39x = 2,058.09 × 1,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.39x = 2,186,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,638.30/1,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.47

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