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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.02, 1,847.35 and 1,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.02, 1,847.35 and 1,155.48 is: 1,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.02 : 1,847.35 = 1,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.02/1,847.35 = 1,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.02x = 1,847.35 × 1,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.02x = 2,134,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,575.98/1,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.94

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