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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.49, 2,060.17 and 1,101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.49, 2,060.17 and 1,101.29 is: 1,651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.49 : 2,060.17 = 1,101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.49/2,060.17 = 1,101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.49x = 2,060.17 × 1,101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.49x = 2,268,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,831.57/1,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.87

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