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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.58, 2,071.30 and 1,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.58, 2,071.30 and 1,136.44 is: 1,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.58 : 2,071.30 = 1,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.58/2,071.30 = 1,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.58x = 2,071.30 × 1,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.58x = 2,353,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,908.17/1,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.46

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