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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.47, 1,853.35 and 804.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.47, 1,853.35 and 804.85 is: 1,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.47 : 1,853.35 = 804.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.47/1,853.35 = 804.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.47x = 1,853.35 × 804.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.47x = 1,491,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,662.10/1,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.31

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