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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.54, 2,021.57 and 1,038.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.54, 2,021.57 and 1,038.61 is: 1,559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.54 : 2,021.57 = 1,038.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.54/2,021.57 = 1,038.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.54x = 2,021.57 × 1,038.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.54x = 2,099,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,607.52/1,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.26

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