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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.54, 1,875.33 and 1,185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.54, 1,875.33 and 1,185.30 is: 1,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.54 : 1,875.33 = 1,185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.54/1,875.33 = 1,185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.54x = 1,875.33 × 1,185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.54x = 2,222,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,828.65/1,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.99

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