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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.32, 2,014.20 and 1,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.32, 2,014.20 and 1,190.48 is: 1,781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.32 : 2,014.20 = 1,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.32/2,014.20 = 1,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.32x = 2,014.20 × 1,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.32x = 2,397,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,864.82/1,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.05

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