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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.70, 2,045.50 and 1,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.70, 2,045.50 and 1,056.55 is: 1,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.70 : 2,045.50 = 1,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.70/2,045.50 = 1,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.70x = 2,045.50 × 1,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.70x = 2,161,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,173.03/1,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.47

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