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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.83, 2,052.89 and 1,209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.83, 2,052.89 and 1,209.83 is: 1,810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.83 : 2,052.89 = 1,209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.83/2,052.89 = 1,209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.83x = 2,052.89 × 1,209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.83x = 2,483,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,641.86/1,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.46

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