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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.01, 1,853.82 and 812.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.01, 1,853.82 and 812.19 is: 1,121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.01 : 1,853.82 = 812.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.01/1,853.82 = 812.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.01x = 1,853.82 × 812.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.01x = 1,505,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,654.07/1,343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.10

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