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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.54, 2,070.63 and 1,136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.54, 2,070.63 and 1,136.57 is: 1,702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.54 : 2,070.63 = 1,136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.54/2,070.63 = 1,136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.54x = 2,070.63 × 1,136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.54x = 2,353,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,405.59/1,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.24

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