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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.74, 1,856.97 and 1,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.74, 1,856.97 and 1,151.46 is: 1,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.74 : 1,856.97 = 1,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.74/1,856.97 = 1,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.74x = 1,856.97 × 1,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.74x = 2,138,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,226.68/1,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.35

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