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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.78, 2,035.38 and 1,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.78, 2,035.38 and 1,049.54 is: 1,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.78 : 2,035.38 = 1,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.78/2,035.38 = 1,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.78x = 2,035.38 × 1,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.78x = 2,136,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,212.73/1,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.15

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