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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.13, 2,056.37 and 1,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.13, 2,056.37 and 1,225.72 is: 1,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.13 : 2,056.37 = 1,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.13/2,056.37 = 1,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.13x = 2,056.37 × 1,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.13x = 2,520,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,533.84/1,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.95

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