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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.87, 1,877.30 and 1,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.87, 1,877.30 and 1,063.03 is: 1,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.87 : 1,877.30 = 1,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.87/1,877.30 = 1,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.87x = 1,877.30 × 1,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.87x = 1,995,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,626.22/1,357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.67

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