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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.36, 1,854.12 and 1,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.36, 1,854.12 and 1,263.04 is: 1,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.36 : 1,854.12 = 1,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.36/1,854.12 = 1,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.36x = 1,854.12 × 1,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.36x = 2,341,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,827.72/1,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.38

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