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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.60, 2,018.88 and 1,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.60, 2,018.88 and 1,074 is: 1,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.60 : 2,018.88 = 1,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.60/2,018.88 = 1,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.60x = 2,018.88 × 1,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.60x = 2,168,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,277.12/1,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.99

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