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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.76, 2,054.14 and 754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.76, 2,054.14 and 754.79 is: 1,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.76 : 2,054.14 = 754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.76/2,054.14 = 754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.76x = 2,054.14 × 754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.76x = 1,550,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,442.44/1,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.26

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