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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.38, 1,856.43 and 1,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.38, 1,856.43 and 1,341.68 is: 1,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.38 : 1,856.43 = 1,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.38/1,856.43 = 1,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.38x = 1,856.43 × 1,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.38x = 2,490,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,725.72/1,353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.38

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