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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.31, 2,071.68 and 1,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.31, 2,071.68 and 1,164.04 is: 1,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.31 : 2,071.68 = 1,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.31/2,071.68 = 1,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.31x = 2,071.68 × 1,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.31x = 2,411,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,518.39/1,380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.08

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