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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.80, 1,860.88 and 1,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.80, 1,860.88 and 1,032.50 is: 1,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.80 : 1,860.88 = 1,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.80/1,860.88 = 1,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.80x = 1,860.88 × 1,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.80x = 1,921,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,358.60/1,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.56

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