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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.63, 2,037.35 and 1,011.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.63, 2,037.35 and 1,011.35 is: 1,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.63 : 2,037.35 = 1,011.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.63/2,037.35 = 1,011.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.63x = 2,037.35 × 1,011.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.63x = 2,060,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,473.92/1,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.70

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