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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.22, 2,056.72 and 1,143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.22, 2,056.72 and 1,143.57 is: 1,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.22 : 2,056.72 = 1,143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.22/2,056.72 = 1,143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.22x = 2,056.72 × 1,143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.22x = 2,351,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,995.50/1,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.52

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