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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.70, 1,855.04 and 812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.70, 1,855.04 and 812.68 is: 1,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.70 : 1,855.04 = 812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.70/1,855.04 = 812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.70x = 1,855.04 × 812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.70x = 1,507,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,553.91/1,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.94

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