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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.30, 1,859.49 and 1,259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.30, 1,859.49 and 1,259.46 is: 1,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.30 : 1,859.49 = 1,259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.30/1,859.49 = 1,259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.30x = 1,859.49 × 1,259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.30x = 2,341,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,953.28/1,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.26

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