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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.83, 2,054.55 and 1,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.83, 2,054.55 and 1,062.69 is: 1,591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.83 : 2,054.55 = 1,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.83/2,054.55 = 1,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.83x = 2,054.55 × 1,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.83x = 2,183,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,349.74/1,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.56

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