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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.60, 1,870.34 and 1,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.60, 1,870.34 and 1,338.24 is: 1,845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.60 : 1,870.34 = 1,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.60/1,870.34 = 1,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.60x = 1,870.34 × 1,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.60x = 2,502,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,963.80/1,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.03

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