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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.26, 2,023.96 and 1,162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.26, 2,023.96 and 1,162.74 is: 1,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.26 : 2,023.96 = 1,162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.26/2,023.96 = 1,162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.26x = 2,023.96 × 1,162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.26x = 2,353,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,336.34/1,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.75

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