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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.22, 1,858.10 and 1,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.22, 1,858.10 and 1,062.46 is: 1,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.22 : 1,858.10 = 1,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.22/1,858.10 = 1,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.22x = 1,858.10 × 1,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.22x = 1,974,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,153.94/1,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.44

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