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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.89, 1,873.35 and 1,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.89, 1,873.35 and 1,041.56 is: 1,438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.89 : 1,873.35 = 1,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.89/1,873.35 = 1,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.89x = 1,873.35 × 1,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.89x = 1,951,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,197.06/1,356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.00

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