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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.52, 1,858.78 and 1,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.52, 1,858.78 and 1,015.80 is: 1,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.52 : 1,858.78 = 1,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.52/1,858.78 = 1,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.52x = 1,858.78 × 1,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.52x = 1,888,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,148.72/1,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.20

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