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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.20, 2,038.11 and 1,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.20, 2,038.11 and 1,116.82 is: 1,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.20 : 2,038.11 = 1,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.20/2,038.11 = 1,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.20x = 2,038.11 × 1,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.20x = 2,276,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,202.01/1,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.90

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