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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.27, 1,854.17 and 812.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.27, 1,854.17 and 812.45 is: 1,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.27 : 1,854.17 = 812.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.27/1,854.17 = 812.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.27x = 1,854.17 × 812.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.27x = 1,506,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,407.08/1,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.45

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