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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.34, 2,066.24 and 1,120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.34, 2,066.24 and 1,120.46 is: 1,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.34 : 2,066.24 = 1,120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.34/2,066.24 = 1,120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.34x = 2,066.24 × 1,120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.34x = 2,315,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,131.74/1,375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.32

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