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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.96, 1,875.06 and 1,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.96, 1,875.06 and 1,023.21 is: 1,411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.96 : 1,875.06 = 1,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.96/1,875.06 = 1,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.96x = 1,875.06 × 1,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.96x = 1,918,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,580.14/1,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.81

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