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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.59, 1,857.39 and 1,028.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.59, 1,857.39 and 1,028.45 is: 1,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.59 : 1,857.39 = 1,028.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.59/1,857.39 = 1,028.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.59x = 1,857.39 × 1,028.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.59x = 1,910,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,232.75/1,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.52

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