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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 1,867.58 and 1,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 1,867.58 and 1,349.80 is: 1,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 1,867.58 = 1,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/1,867.58 = 1,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 1,867.58 × 1,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 2,520,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,859.48/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.50

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