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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.44, 1,864.14 and 1,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.44, 1,864.14 and 1,055.82 is: 1,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.44 : 1,864.14 = 1,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.44/1,864.14 = 1,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.44x = 1,864.14 × 1,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.44x = 1,968,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,196.29/1,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.45

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