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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.74, 1,855.22 and 1,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.74, 1,855.22 and 1,095.66 is: 1,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.74 : 1,855.22 = 1,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.74/1,855.22 = 1,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.74x = 1,855.22 × 1,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.74x = 2,032,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,690.35/1,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.71

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