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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.40, 2,055.90 and 1,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.40, 2,055.90 and 1,275.20 is: 1,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.40 : 2,055.90 = 1,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.40/2,055.90 = 1,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.40x = 2,055.90 × 1,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.40x = 2,621,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,683.68/1,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.29

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