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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.87, 1,867.67 and 1,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.87, 1,867.67 and 1,059.62 is: 1,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.87 : 1,867.67 = 1,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.87/1,867.67 = 1,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.87x = 1,867.67 × 1,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.87x = 1,979,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,020.49/1,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.68

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