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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.74, 1,858.35 and 1,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.74, 1,858.35 and 1,152.46 is: 1,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.74 : 1,858.35 = 1,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.74/1,858.35 = 1,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.74x = 1,858.35 × 1,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.74x = 2,141,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,674.04/1,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.73

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