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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.33, 1,870.56 and 1,275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.33, 1,870.56 and 1,275.41 is: 1,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.33 : 1,870.56 = 1,275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.33/1,870.56 = 1,275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.33x = 1,870.56 × 1,275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.33x = 2,385,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,735.61/1,349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.10

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