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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.47, 1,855.76 and 1,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.47, 1,855.76 and 1,013.91 is: 1,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.47 : 1,855.76 = 1,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.47/1,855.76 = 1,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.47x = 1,855.76 × 1,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.47x = 1,881,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,568.55/1,345.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.45

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