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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.86, 1,863.86 and 1,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.86, 1,863.86 and 1,055.97 is: 1,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.86 : 1,863.86 = 1,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.86/1,863.86 = 1,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.86x = 1,863.86 × 1,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.86x = 1,968,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,180.24/1,349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.06

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