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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.70, 2,034.78 and 1,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.70, 2,034.78 and 1,008.21 is: 1,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.70 : 2,034.78 = 1,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.70/2,034.78 = 1,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.70x = 2,034.78 × 1,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.70x = 2,051,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,485.54/1,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.23

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