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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.67, 2,054.31 and 1,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.67, 2,054.31 and 1,062.53 is: 1,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.67 : 2,054.31 = 1,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.67/2,054.31 = 1,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.67x = 2,054.31 × 1,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.67x = 2,182,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,766.00/1,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.32

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