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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.95, 2,039.91 and 1,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.95, 2,039.91 and 1,054.48 is: 1,582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.95 : 2,039.91 = 1,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.95/2,039.91 = 1,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.95x = 2,039.91 × 1,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.95x = 2,151,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,044.30/1,358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.87

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