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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.36, 1,897.43 and 1,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.36, 1,897.43 and 1,059.89 is: 1,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.36 : 1,897.43 = 1,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.36/1,897.43 = 1,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.36x = 1,897.43 × 1,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.36x = 2,011,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,052.30/1,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.34

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