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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.10, 2,047.72 and 1,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.10, 2,047.72 and 1,042.44 is: 1,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.10 : 2,047.72 = 1,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.10/2,047.72 = 1,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.10x = 2,047.72 × 1,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.10x = 2,134,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,625.24/1,365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.71

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