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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.08, 2,111.40 and 1,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.08, 2,111.40 and 1,038.69 is: 1,560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.08 : 2,111.40 = 1,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.08/2,111.40 = 1,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.08x = 2,111.40 × 1,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.08x = 2,193,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,090.07/1,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.83

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