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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.08, 2,044.49 and 1,071.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.08, 2,044.49 and 1,071.90 is: 1,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.08 : 2,044.49 = 1,071.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.08/2,044.49 = 1,071.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.08x = 2,044.49 × 1,071.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.08x = 2,191,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,483.47/1,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.39

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