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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.57, 2,068.42 and 1,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.57, 2,068.42 and 1,052.15 is: 1,575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.57 : 2,068.42 = 1,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.57/2,068.42 = 1,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.57x = 2,068.42 × 1,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.57x = 2,176,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,296.09/1,381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.24

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