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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.44, 1,859.26 and 1,343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.44, 1,859.26 and 1,343.74 is: 1,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.44 : 1,859.26 = 1,343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.44/1,859.26 = 1,343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.44x = 1,859.26 × 1,343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.44x = 2,498,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,351.51/1,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.21

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