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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.01, 1,873.52 and 1,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.01, 1,873.52 and 1,041.67 is: 1,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.01 : 1,873.52 = 1,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.01/1,873.52 = 1,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.01x = 1,873.52 × 1,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.01x = 1,951,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,584.37/1,357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.15

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