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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.76, 2,022.98 and 1,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.76, 2,022.98 and 1,040.14 is: 1,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.76 : 2,022.98 = 1,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.76/2,022.98 = 1,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.76x = 2,022.98 × 1,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.76x = 2,104,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,182.42/1,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.78

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