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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.95, 1,856.67 and 1,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.95, 1,856.67 and 1,233.95 is: 1,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.95 : 1,856.67 = 1,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.95/1,856.67 = 1,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.95x = 1,856.67 × 1,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.95x = 2,291,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,037.95/1,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.91

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