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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.51, 2,061.41 and 1,287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.51, 2,061.41 and 1,287.01 is: 1,931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.51 : 2,061.41 = 1,287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.51/2,061.41 = 1,287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.51x = 2,061.41 × 1,287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.51x = 2,653,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,043.70/1,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.59

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