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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.98, 2,057.96 and 1,166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.98, 2,057.96 and 1,166.06 is: 1,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.98 : 2,057.96 = 1,166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.98/2,057.96 = 1,166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.98x = 2,057.96 × 1,166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.98x = 2,399,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,704.84/1,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.08

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