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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.39, 2,680.54 and 1,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.39, 2,680.54 and 1,058.19 is: 1,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.39 : 2,680.54 = 1,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.39/2,680.54 = 1,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.39x = 2,680.54 × 1,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.39x = 2,836,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,520.62/1,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.32

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