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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.28, 2,017.26 and 1,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.28, 2,017.26 and 1,059 is: 1,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.28 : 2,017.26 = 1,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.28/2,017.26 = 1,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.28x = 2,017.26 × 1,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.28x = 2,136,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,278.34/1,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.80

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