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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.74, 2,055.78 and 722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.74, 2,055.78 and 722.93 is: 1,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.74 : 2,055.78 = 722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.74/2,055.78 = 722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.74x = 2,055.78 × 722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.74x = 1,486,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,174.76/1,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.43

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