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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.56, 2,031.14 and 1,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.56, 2,031.14 and 1,243.40 is: 1,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.56 : 2,031.14 = 1,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.56/2,031.14 = 1,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.56x = 2,031.14 × 1,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.56x = 2,525,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,512.43/1,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.84

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