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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.53, 2,053.96 and 1,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.53, 2,053.96 and 1,177.13 is: 1,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.53 : 2,053.96 = 1,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.53/2,053.96 = 1,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.53x = 2,053.96 × 1,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.53x = 2,417,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,780.13/1,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.83

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