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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.52, 2,059.96 and 1,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.52, 2,059.96 and 1,191.06 is: 1,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.52 : 2,059.96 = 1,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.52/2,059.96 = 1,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.52x = 2,059.96 × 1,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.52x = 2,453,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,519.70/1,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.00

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