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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.80, 2,104.52 and 1,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.80, 2,104.52 and 1,042.20 is: 1,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.80 : 2,104.52 = 1,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.80/2,104.52 = 1,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.80x = 2,104.52 × 1,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.80x = 2,193,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,325.53/1,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.20

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