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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.92, 1,869.51 and 1,040.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.92, 1,869.51 and 1,040.55 is: 1,435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.92 : 1,869.51 = 1,040.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.92/1,869.51 = 1,040.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.92x = 1,869.51 × 1,040.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.92x = 1,945,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,318.63/1,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.74

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