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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.59, 1,863.90 and 1,018.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.59, 1,863.90 and 1,018.43 is: 1,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.59 : 1,863.90 = 1,018.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.59/1,863.90 = 1,018.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.59x = 1,863.90 × 1,018.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.59x = 1,898,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,251.68/1,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.50

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