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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.52, 2,023.44 and 1,042.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.52, 2,023.44 and 1,042.02 is: 1,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.52 : 2,023.44 = 1,042.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.52/2,023.44 = 1,042.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.52x = 2,023.44 × 1,042.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.52x = 2,108,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,464.95/1,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.92

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