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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.94, 1,853.46 and 819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.94, 1,853.46 and 819.27 is: 1,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.94 : 1,853.46 = 819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.94/1,853.46 = 819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.94x = 1,853.46 × 819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.94x = 1,518,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,486.76/1,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.72

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