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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.77, 2,058.83 and 1,190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.77, 2,058.83 and 1,190.31 is: 1,783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.77 : 2,058.83 = 1,190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.77/2,058.83 = 1,190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.77x = 2,058.83 × 1,190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.77x = 2,450,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,638.62/1,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.88

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