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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.88, 2,086.01 and 1,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.88, 2,086.01 and 1,042.47 is: 1,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.88 : 2,086.01 = 1,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.88/2,086.01 = 1,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.88x = 2,086.01 × 1,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.88x = 2,174,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,597.63/1,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.35

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