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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.59, 1,856.01 and 1,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.59, 1,856.01 and 1,027.45 is: 1,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.59 : 1,856.01 = 1,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.59/1,856.01 = 1,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.59x = 1,856.01 × 1,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.59x = 1,906,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,957.47/1,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.14

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