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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.03, 1,854.68 and 1,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.03, 1,854.68 and 1,224.02 is: 1,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.03 : 1,854.68 = 1,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.03/1,854.68 = 1,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.03x = 1,854.68 × 1,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.03x = 2,270,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,150.02/1,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.30

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