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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.15, 2,057.81 and 757.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.15, 2,057.81 and 757.15 is: 1,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.15 : 2,057.81 = 757.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.15/2,057.81 = 757.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.15x = 2,057.81 × 757.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.15x = 1,558,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,061.91/1,373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.66

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