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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.92 and 1,168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 2,059.92 and 1,168.08 is: 1,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 2,059.92 = 1,168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/2,059.92 = 1,168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 2,059.92 × 1,168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 2,406,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,151.35/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.43

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