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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.09, 1,847.39 and 1,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.09, 1,847.39 and 1,059.45 is: 1,462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.09 : 1,847.39 = 1,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.09/1,847.39 = 1,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.09x = 1,847.39 × 1,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.09x = 1,957,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,217.34/1,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.69

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