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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.08, 2,120.17 and 1,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.08, 2,120.17 and 1,013.44 is: 1,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.08 : 2,120.17 = 1,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.08/2,120.17 = 1,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.08x = 2,120.17 × 1,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.08x = 2,148,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,665.08/1,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.71

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