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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.72, 2,039.76 and 1,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.72, 2,039.76 and 1,352.48 is: 2,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.72 : 2,039.76 = 1,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.72/2,039.76 = 1,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.72x = 2,039.76 × 1,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.72x = 2,758,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,734.60/1,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.39

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