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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.65, 1,860.86 and 1,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.65, 1,860.86 and 1,034.27 is: 1,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.65 : 1,860.86 = 1,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.65/1,860.86 = 1,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.65x = 1,860.86 × 1,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.65x = 1,924,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,617.20/1,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.07

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