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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.96, 2,058.25 and 755.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.96, 2,058.25 and 755.35 is: 1,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.96 : 2,058.25 = 755.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.96/2,058.25 = 755.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.96x = 2,058.25 × 755.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.96x = 1,554,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,699.14/1,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.20

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