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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.80, 2,104.54 and 1,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.80, 2,104.54 and 1,042.22 is: 1,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.80 : 2,104.54 = 1,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.80/2,104.54 = 1,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.80x = 2,104.54 × 1,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.80x = 2,193,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,393.68/1,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.25

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