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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.70, 2,036.20 and 1,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.70, 2,036.20 and 1,009.20 is: 1,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.70 : 2,036.20 = 1,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.70/2,036.20 = 1,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.70x = 2,036.20 × 1,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.70x = 2,054,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,933.04/1,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.43

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