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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.84, 2,055.69 and 1,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.84, 2,055.69 and 1,152.96 is: 1,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.84 : 2,055.69 = 1,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.84/2,055.69 = 1,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.84x = 2,055.69 × 1,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.84x = 2,370,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,112.30/1,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.44

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