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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.83, 2,024.96 and 1,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.83, 2,024.96 and 1,040.90 is: 1,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.83 : 2,024.96 = 1,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.83/2,024.96 = 1,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.83x = 2,024.96 × 1,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.83x = 2,107,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,765.53/1,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.66

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