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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.36, 1,865.82 and 1,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.36, 1,865.82 and 1,116.76 is: 1,538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.36 : 1,865.82 = 1,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.36/1,865.82 = 1,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.36x = 1,865.82 × 1,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.36x = 2,083,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,673.14/1,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.49

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