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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.89, 1,894.76 and 1,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.89, 1,894.76 and 1,057.90 is: 1,460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.89 : 1,894.76 = 1,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.89/1,894.76 = 1,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.89x = 1,894.76 × 1,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.89x = 2,004,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,456.58/1,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.03

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