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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.34, 1,855.67 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.34, 1,855.67 and 1,027.20 is: 1,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.34 : 1,855.67 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.34/1,855.67 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.34x = 1,855.67 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.34x = 1,906,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,139.09/1,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.79

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