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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.75, 2,042.10 and 1,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.75, 2,042.10 and 1,131.90 is: 1,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.75 : 2,042.10 = 1,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.75/2,042.10 = 1,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.75x = 2,042.10 × 1,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.75x = 2,311,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,452.99/1,362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.17

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