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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.57, 1,852.85 and 1,028.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.57, 1,852.85 and 1,028.85 is: 1,418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.57 : 1,852.85 = 1,028.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.57/1,852.85 = 1,028.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.57x = 1,852.85 × 1,028.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.57x = 1,906,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,304.72/1,343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.84

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