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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.19, 2,059.44 and 1,285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.19, 2,059.44 and 1,285.69 is: 1,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.19 : 2,059.44 = 1,285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.19/2,059.44 = 1,285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.19x = 2,059.44 × 1,285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.19x = 2,647,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,794.99/1,372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.62

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