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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.64, 2,055.90 and 1,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.64, 2,055.90 and 1,045.96 is: 1,567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.64 : 2,055.90 = 1,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.64/2,055.90 = 1,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.64x = 2,055.90 × 1,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.64x = 2,150,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,389.16/1,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.75

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