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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.44, 2,061.40 and 1,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.44, 2,061.40 and 1,226.96 is: 1,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.44 : 2,061.40 = 1,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.44/2,061.40 = 1,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.44x = 2,061.40 × 1,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.44x = 2,529,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,255.34/1,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.55

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