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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.60, 2,021.40 and 1,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.60, 2,021.40 and 1,019.55 is: 1,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.60 : 2,021.40 = 1,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.60/2,021.40 = 1,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.60x = 2,021.40 × 1,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.60x = 2,060,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,918.37/1,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.33

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