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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.47, 1,858.51 and 1,015.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.47, 1,858.51 and 1,015.91 is: 1,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.47 : 1,858.51 = 1,015.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.47/1,858.51 = 1,015.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.47x = 1,858.51 × 1,015.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.47x = 1,888,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,078.89/1,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.20

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