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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.54, 1,852.72 and 811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.54, 1,852.72 and 811.46 is: 1,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.54 : 1,852.72 = 811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.54/1,852.72 = 811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.54x = 1,852.72 × 811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.54x = 1,503,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,408.17/1,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.82

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