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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.15, 2,001.22 and 1,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.15, 2,001.22 and 1,026.55 is: 1,539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.15 : 2,001.22 = 1,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.15/2,001.22 = 1,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.15x = 2,001.22 × 1,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.15x = 2,054,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,352.39/1,334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.82

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