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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.43, 2,011.50 and 1,102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.43, 2,011.50 and 1,102.86 is: 1,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.43 : 2,011.50 = 1,102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.43/2,011.50 = 1,102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.43x = 2,011.50 × 1,102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.43x = 2,218,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,402.89/1,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.30

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