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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.66, 1,861.70 and 1,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.66, 1,861.70 and 1,055.40 is: 1,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.66 : 1,861.70 = 1,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.66/1,861.70 = 1,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.66x = 1,861.70 × 1,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.66x = 1,964,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,838.18/1,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.72

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