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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.70, 2,038.86 and 1,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.70, 2,038.86 and 1,117.32 is: 1,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.70 : 2,038.86 = 1,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.70/2,038.86 = 1,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.70x = 2,038.86 × 1,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.70x = 2,278,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,059.06/1,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.65

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