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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.74, 2,056.76 and 1,154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.74, 2,056.76 and 1,154.78 is: 1,730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.74 : 2,056.76 = 1,154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.74/2,056.76 = 1,154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.74x = 2,056.76 × 1,154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.74x = 2,375,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,089.26/1,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.18

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