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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.08, 1,870.73 and 1,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.08, 1,870.73 and 1,061.84 is: 1,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.08 : 1,870.73 = 1,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.08/1,870.73 = 1,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.08x = 1,870.73 × 1,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.08x = 1,986,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,418.25/1,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.74

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