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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.37, 2,068.91 and 1,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.37, 2,068.91 and 1,114.12 is: 1,673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.37 : 2,068.91 = 1,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.37/2,068.91 = 1,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.37x = 2,068.91 × 1,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.37x = 2,305,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,014.01/1,377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.49

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