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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.72, 1,855.16 and 1,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.72, 1,855.16 and 1,065.08 is: 1,470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.72 : 1,855.16 = 1,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.72/1,855.16 = 1,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.72x = 1,855.16 × 1,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.72x = 1,975,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,879.21/1,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.46

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