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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.19, 2,058.30 and 755.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.19, 2,058.30 and 755.78 is: 1,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.19 : 2,058.30 = 755.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.19/2,058.30 = 755.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.19x = 2,058.30 × 755.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.19x = 1,555,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,611.68/1,372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.67

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