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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 1,842.21 and 1,055.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 1,842.21 and 1,055.87 is: 1,457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 1,842.21 = 1,055.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/1,842.21 = 1,055.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 1,842.21 × 1,055.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 1,945,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,131.97/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.82

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