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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.67, 1,857.67 and 1,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.67, 1,857.67 and 1,014.52 is: 1,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.67 : 1,857.67 = 1,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.67/1,857.67 = 1,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.67x = 1,857.67 × 1,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.67x = 1,884,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,643.37/1,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.48

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