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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.32, 1,860.27 and 1,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.32, 1,860.27 and 1,254.26 is: 1,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.32 : 1,860.27 = 1,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.32/1,860.27 = 1,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.32x = 1,860.27 × 1,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.32x = 2,333,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,262.25/1,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.29

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