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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.40, 1,452.80 and 1,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.40, 1,452.80 and 1,035.40 is: 1,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.40 : 1,452.80 = 1,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.40/1,452.80 = 1,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.40x = 1,452.80 × 1,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.40x = 1,504,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,229.12/1,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.80

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