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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.24, 1,852.05 and 810.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.24, 1,852.05 and 810.97 is: 1,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.24 : 1,852.05 = 810.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.24/1,852.05 = 810.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.24x = 1,852.05 × 810.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.24x = 1,501,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,956.99/1,342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.99

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