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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343, 1,853.66 and 819.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343, 1,853.66 and 819.47 is: 1,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343 : 1,853.66 = 819.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343/1,853.66 = 819.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343x = 1,853.66 × 819.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343x = 1,519,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,018.76/1,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.06

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