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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.50, 1,852 and 1,155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.50, 1,852 and 1,155.99 is: 1,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.50 : 1,852 = 1,155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.50/1,852 = 1,155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.50x = 1,852 × 1,155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.50x = 2,140,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,893.48/1,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.52

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