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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.58, 1,861.56 and 1,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.58, 1,861.56 and 1,070.32 is: 1,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.58 : 1,861.56 = 1,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.58/1,861.56 = 1,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.58x = 1,861.56 × 1,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.58x = 1,992,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,464.90/1,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.27

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