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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.42, 2,027.12 and 1,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.42, 2,027.12 and 1,043.72 is: 1,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.42 : 2,027.12 = 1,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.42/2,027.12 = 1,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.42x = 2,027.12 × 1,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.42x = 2,115,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,735.55/1,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.57

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