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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.56, 2,057.63 and 754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.56, 2,057.63 and 754.94 is: 1,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.56 : 2,057.63 = 754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.56/2,057.63 = 754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.56x = 2,057.63 × 754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.56x = 1,553,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,373.13/1,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.56

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