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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.10, 1,854.21 and 812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.10, 1,854.21 and 812.07 is: 1,121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.10 : 1,854.21 = 812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.10/1,854.21 = 812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.10x = 1,854.21 × 812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.10x = 1,505,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,748.31/1,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.10

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