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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.40, 2,058.60 and 1,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.40, 2,058.60 and 1,231.20 is: 1,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.40 : 2,058.60 = 1,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.40/2,058.60 = 1,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.40x = 2,058.60 × 1,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.40x = 2,534,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,548.32/1,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.43

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