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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.88, 1,855.89 and 1,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.88, 1,855.89 and 1,067.04 is: 1,473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.88 : 1,855.89 = 1,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.88/1,855.89 = 1,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.88x = 1,855.89 × 1,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.88x = 1,980,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,308.87/1,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.58

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