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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.67, 2,059.56 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.67, 2,059.56 and 715.14 is: 1,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.67 : 2,059.56 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.67/2,059.56 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.67x = 2,059.56 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.67x = 1,472,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,873.74/1,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.22

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