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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.07, 1,855.05 and 1,215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.07, 1,855.05 and 1,215.47 is: 1,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.07 : 1,855.05 = 1,215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.07/1,855.05 = 1,215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.07x = 1,855.05 × 1,215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.07x = 2,254,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,757.62/1,345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.31

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