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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.12, 2,057.25 and 1,140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.12, 2,057.25 and 1,140.65 is: 1,708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.12 : 2,057.25 = 1,140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.12/2,057.25 = 1,140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.12x = 2,057.25 × 1,140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.12x = 2,346,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,602.21/1,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.96

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