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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.04, 1,851.55 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.04, 1,851.55 and 810.72 is: 1,118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.04 : 1,851.55 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.04/1,851.55 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.04x = 1,851.55 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.04x = 1,501,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,086.59/1,342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.52

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