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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.22, 1,859.99 and 1,068.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.22, 1,859.99 and 1,068.58 is: 1,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.22 : 1,859.99 = 1,068.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.22/1,859.99 = 1,068.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.22x = 1,859.99 × 1,068.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.22x = 1,987,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,548.11/1,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.30

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