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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.59, 1,854.21 and 819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.59, 1,854.21 and 819.25 is: 1,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.59 : 1,854.21 = 819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.59/1,854.21 = 819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.59x = 1,854.21 × 819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.59x = 1,519,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,061.54/1,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.60

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