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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.26, 2,023.89 and 1,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.26, 2,023.89 and 1,041.56 is: 1,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.26 : 2,023.89 = 1,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.26/2,023.89 = 1,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.26x = 2,023.89 × 1,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.26x = 2,107,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,996.43/1,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.34

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