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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.42, 2,069.34 and 1,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.42, 2,069.34 and 1,033.70 is: 1,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.42 : 2,069.34 = 1,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.42/2,069.34 = 1,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.42x = 2,069.34 × 1,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.42x = 2,139,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,076.76/1,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.34

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