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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.52, 1,853.82 and 819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.52, 1,853.82 and 819.72 is: 1,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.52 : 1,853.82 = 819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.52/1,853.82 = 819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.52x = 1,853.82 × 819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.52x = 1,519,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,613.33/1,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.07

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