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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.96, 1,858.87 and 1,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.96, 1,858.87 and 1,053.12 is: 1,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.96 : 1,858.87 = 1,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.96/1,858.87 = 1,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.96x = 1,858.87 × 1,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.96x = 1,957,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,613.17/1,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.28

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