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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.72, 2,057.30 and 713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.72, 2,057.30 and 713.84 is: 1,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.72 : 2,057.30 = 713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.72/2,057.30 = 713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.72x = 2,057.30 × 713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.72x = 1,468,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,583.03/1,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.06

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