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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.14, 1,861.98 and 1,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.14, 1,861.98 and 1,033.84 is: 1,426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.14 : 1,861.98 = 1,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.14/1,861.98 = 1,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.14x = 1,861.98 × 1,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.14x = 1,924,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,989.40/1,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.83

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