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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.35, 2,048.84 and 1,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.35, 2,048.84 and 1,043.51 is: 1,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.35 : 2,048.84 = 1,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.35/2,048.84 = 1,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.35x = 2,048.84 × 1,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.35x = 2,137,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,979.81/1,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.88

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