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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.47, 2,058.71 and 1,166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.47, 2,058.71 and 1,166.55 is: 1,749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.47 : 2,058.71 = 1,166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.47/2,058.71 = 1,166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.47x = 2,058.71 × 1,166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.47x = 2,401,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,588.15/1,372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.83

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