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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.59, 2,054.99 and 1,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.59, 2,054.99 and 1,141.96 is: 1,710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.59 : 2,054.99 = 1,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.59/2,054.99 = 1,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.59x = 2,054.99 × 1,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.59x = 2,346,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,700.40/1,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.93

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