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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.68, 2,031.40 and 1,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.68, 2,031.40 and 1,048.28 is: 1,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.68 : 2,031.40 = 1,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.68/2,031.40 = 1,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.68x = 2,031.40 × 1,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.68x = 2,129,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,475.99/1,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.78

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