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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.12, 1,853.78 and 811.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.12, 1,853.78 and 811.89 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.12 : 1,853.78 = 811.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.12/1,853.78 = 811.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.12x = 1,853.78 × 811.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.12x = 1,505,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,061.38/1,343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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