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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.19, 1,866.49 and 1,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.19, 1,866.49 and 1,059.43 is: 1,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.19 : 1,866.49 = 1,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.19/1,866.49 = 1,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.19x = 1,866.49 × 1,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.19x = 1,977,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,415.50/1,353.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.30

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