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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.61, 1,897.98 and 1,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.61, 1,897.98 and 1,081.20 is: 1,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.61 : 1,897.98 = 1,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.61/1,897.98 = 1,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.61x = 1,897.98 × 1,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.61x = 2,052,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,095.98/1,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.94

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