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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.56, 2,017.14 and 1,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.56, 2,017.14 and 1,104.32 is: 1,649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.56 : 2,017.14 = 1,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.56/2,017.14 = 1,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.56x = 2,017.14 × 1,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.56x = 2,227,568.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,568.04/1,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.37

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