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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.32, 2,036.63 and 1,315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.32, 2,036.63 and 1,315.23 is: 1,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.32 : 2,036.63 = 1,315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.32/2,036.63 = 1,315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.32x = 2,036.63 × 1,315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.32x = 2,678,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,636.87/1,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.39

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