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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.09, 2,014.97 and 1,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.09, 2,014.97 and 1,035.87 is: 1,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.09 : 2,014.97 = 1,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.09/2,014.97 = 1,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.09x = 2,014.97 × 1,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.09x = 2,087,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,241.79/1,345.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.75

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