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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.37, 2,055.33 and 1,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.37, 2,055.33 and 1,154.21 is: 1,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.37 : 2,055.33 = 1,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.37/2,055.33 = 1,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.37x = 2,055.33 × 1,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.37x = 2,372,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,272.16/1,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.34

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