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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.29, 2,020.26 and 1,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.29, 2,020.26 and 1,061.01 is: 1,589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.29 : 2,020.26 = 1,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.29/2,020.26 = 1,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.29x = 2,020.26 × 1,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.29x = 2,143,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,516.06/1,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.80

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