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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.13, 2,038.38 and 1,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.13, 2,038.38 and 1,012.16 is: 1,519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.13 : 2,038.38 = 1,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.13/2,038.38 = 1,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.13x = 2,038.38 × 1,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.13x = 2,063,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,171.80/1,358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.13

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