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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.85, 1,853.15 and 811.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.85, 1,853.15 and 811.65 is: 1,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.85 : 1,853.15 = 811.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.85/1,853.15 = 811.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.85x = 1,853.15 × 811.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.85x = 1,504,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,115.13/1,342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.10

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