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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.84, 2,056.44 and 1,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.84, 2,056.44 and 1,246.56 is: 1,876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.84 : 2,056.44 = 1,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.84/2,056.44 = 1,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.84x = 2,056.44 × 1,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.84x = 2,563,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,475.85/1,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.85

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