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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.72, 1,851.84 and 1,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.72, 1,851.84 and 1,326.12 is: 1,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.72 : 1,851.84 = 1,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.72/1,851.84 = 1,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.72x = 1,851.84 × 1,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.72x = 2,455,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,762.06/1,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.11

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