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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.43, 2,042.15 and 1,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.43, 2,042.15 and 1,089.25 is: 1,633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.43 : 2,042.15 = 1,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.43/2,042.15 = 1,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.43x = 2,042.15 × 1,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.43x = 2,224,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,408.99/1,361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.88

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