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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.59, 2,001.86 and 1,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.59, 2,001.86 and 1,042.34 is: 1,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.59 : 2,001.86 = 1,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.59/2,001.86 = 1,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.59x = 2,001.86 × 1,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.59x = 2,086,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,607.44/1,334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.48

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