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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.85, 2,058.36 and 1,144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.85, 2,058.36 and 1,144.21 is: 1,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.85 : 2,058.36 = 1,144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.85/2,058.36 = 1,144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.85x = 2,058.36 × 1,144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.85x = 2,355,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,196.10/1,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.30

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