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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.58, 1,871.79 and 1,352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.58, 1,871.79 and 1,352.91 is: 1,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.58 : 1,871.79 = 1,352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.58/1,871.79 = 1,352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.58x = 1,871.79 × 1,352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.58x = 2,532,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,363.41/1,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.78

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