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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.13, 2,039.82 and 1,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.13, 2,039.82 and 1,071.53 is: 1,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.13 : 2,039.82 = 1,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.13/2,039.82 = 1,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.13x = 2,039.82 × 1,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.13x = 2,185,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,722.97/1,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.46

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