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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.15, 2,060.83 and 715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.15, 2,060.83 and 715.23 is: 1,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.15 : 2,060.83 = 715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.15/2,060.83 = 715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.15x = 2,060.83 × 715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.15x = 1,473,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,965.81/1,373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.42

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