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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.56, 1,875.68 and 1,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.56, 1,875.68 and 1,110.46 is: 1,533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.56 : 1,875.68 = 1,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.56/1,875.68 = 1,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.56x = 1,875.68 × 1,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.56x = 2,082,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,867.61/1,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.14

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