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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.97, 2,058.57 and 1,070.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.97, 2,058.57 and 1,070.39 is: 1,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.97 : 2,058.57 = 1,070.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.97/2,058.57 = 1,070.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.97x = 2,058.57 × 1,070.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.97x = 2,203,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,465.13/1,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.56

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