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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.58, 2,029.43 and 1,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.58, 2,029.43 and 1,281.68 is: 1,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.58 : 2,029.43 = 1,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.58/2,029.43 = 1,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.58x = 2,029.43 × 1,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.58x = 2,601,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,072.90/1,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.21

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