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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.26, 2,027.49 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.26, 2,027.49 and 1,043.04 is: 1,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.26 : 2,027.49 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.26/2,027.49 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.26x = 2,027.49 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.26x = 2,114,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,753.17/1,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.02

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