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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.54, 1,858.86 and 1,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.54, 1,858.86 and 1,015.10 is: 1,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.54 : 1,858.86 = 1,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.54/1,858.86 = 1,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.54x = 1,858.86 × 1,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.54x = 1,886,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,928.79/1,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.32

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