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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.43, 2,076.39 and 1,154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.43, 2,076.39 and 1,154.04 is: 1,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.43 : 2,076.39 = 1,154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.43/2,076.39 = 1,154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.43x = 2,076.39 × 1,154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.43x = 2,396,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,237.12/1,385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.60

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