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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 2,060.64 and 1,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 2,060.64 and 1,049.52 is: 1,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 2,060.64 = 1,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/2,060.64 = 1,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 2,060.64 × 1,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 2,162,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,682.89/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.56

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