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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.56, 2,029.89 and 1,321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.56, 2,029.89 and 1,321.81 is: 1,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.56 : 2,029.89 = 1,321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.56/2,029.89 = 1,321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.56x = 2,029.89 × 1,321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.56x = 2,683,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,128.90/1,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.68

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