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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.74, 1,854.12 and 812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.74, 1,854.12 and 812.47 is: 1,121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.74 : 1,854.12 = 812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.74/1,854.12 = 812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.74x = 1,854.12 × 812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.74x = 1,506,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,416.88/1,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.06

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