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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.65, 1,871.37 and 1,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.65, 1,871.37 and 1,062.45 is: 1,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.65 : 1,871.37 = 1,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.65/1,871.37 = 1,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.65x = 1,871.37 × 1,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.65x = 1,988,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,237.06/1,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.47

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