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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 1,870.08 and 1,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 1,870.08 and 1,369.20 is: 1,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 1,870.08 = 1,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/1,870.08 = 1,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 1,870.08 × 1,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 2,560,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,513.54/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.20

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