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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.96, 2,061.84 and 1,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.96, 2,061.84 and 1,262.72 is: 1,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.96 : 2,061.84 = 1,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.96/2,061.84 = 1,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.96x = 2,061.84 × 1,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.96x = 2,603,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,526.60/1,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.91

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