Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.38, 1,854 and 819.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,343.38, 1,854 and 819.72 is: 1,131.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,343.38 : 1,854 = 819.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,343.38/1,854 = 819.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,343.38x = 1,854 × 819.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,343.38x = 1,519,760.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,760.88/1,343.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131.30
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