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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.27, 1,852.69 and 811.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.27, 1,852.69 and 811.47 is: 1,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.27 : 1,852.69 = 811.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.27/1,852.69 = 811.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.27x = 1,852.69 × 811.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.27x = 1,503,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,394.95/1,342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.04

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