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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.28, 2,023.68 and 1,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.28, 2,023.68 and 1,042.40 is: 1,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.28 : 2,023.68 = 1,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.28/2,023.68 = 1,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.28x = 2,023.68 × 1,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.28x = 2,109,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,484.03/1,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.10

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