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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.54, 2,036.04 and 941.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.54, 2,036.04 and 941.92 is: 1,410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.54 : 2,036.04 = 941.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.54/2,036.04 = 941.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.54x = 2,036.04 × 941.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.54x = 1,917,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,786.80/1,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.61

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