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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.60, 2,057.37 and 1,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.60, 2,057.37 and 1,099.18 is: 1,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.60 : 2,057.37 = 1,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.60/2,057.37 = 1,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.60x = 2,057.37 × 1,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.60x = 2,261,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,419.96/1,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.54

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