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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.47, 1,857.13 and 1,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.47, 1,857.13 and 1,014.91 is: 1,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.47 : 1,857.13 = 1,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.47/1,857.13 = 1,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.47x = 1,857.13 × 1,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.47x = 1,884,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,819.81/1,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.82

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