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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.69, 2,057.54 and 1,246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.69, 2,057.54 and 1,246.41 is: 1,869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.69 : 2,057.54 = 1,246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.69/2,057.54 = 1,246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.69x = 2,057.54 × 1,246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.69x = 2,564,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,532.20/1,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.62

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