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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.38, 1,857.27 and 1,110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.38, 1,857.27 and 1,110.95 is: 1,531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.38 : 1,857.27 = 1,110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.38/1,857.27 = 1,110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.38x = 1,857.27 × 1,110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.38x = 2,063,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,324.82/1,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.37

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