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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.94, 2,057.67 and 1,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.94, 2,057.67 and 1,083.42 is: 1,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.94 : 2,057.67 = 1,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.94/2,057.67 = 1,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.94x = 2,057.67 × 1,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.94x = 2,229,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,320.83/1,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.58

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