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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.58, 2,030.93 and 1,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.58, 2,030.93 and 1,282.68 is: 1,921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.58 : 2,030.93 = 1,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.58/2,030.93 = 1,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.58x = 2,030.93 × 1,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.58x = 2,605,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,033.29/1,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.71

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