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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.70, 2,034.12 and 1,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.70, 2,034.12 and 1,284.80 is: 1,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.70 : 2,034.12 = 1,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.70/2,034.12 = 1,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.70x = 2,034.12 × 1,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.70x = 2,613,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,437.38/1,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.90

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