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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.78, 1,865.10 and 1,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.78, 1,865.10 and 1,055.53 is: 1,457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.78 : 1,865.10 = 1,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.78/1,865.10 = 1,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.78x = 1,865.10 × 1,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.78x = 1,968,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,669.00/1,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.43

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