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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.68, 1,852.99 and 811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.68, 1,852.99 and 811.69 is: 1,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.68 : 1,852.99 = 811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.68/1,852.99 = 811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.68x = 1,852.99 × 811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.68x = 1,504,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,053.45/1,342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.19

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