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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.42, 2,056.50 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.42, 2,056.50 and 754.92 is: 1,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.42 : 2,056.50 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.42/2,056.50 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.42x = 2,056.50 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.42x = 1,552,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,492.98/1,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.03

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