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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.50, 2,029.62 and 1,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.50, 2,029.62 and 1,047.10 is: 1,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.50 : 2,029.62 = 1,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.50/2,029.62 = 1,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.50x = 2,029.62 × 1,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.50x = 2,125,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,209.87/1,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.01

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