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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.34, 1,851.92 and 818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.34, 1,851.92 and 818.26 is: 1,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.34 : 1,851.92 = 818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.34/1,851.92 = 818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.34x = 1,851.92 × 818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.34x = 1,515,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,352.06/1,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.73

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