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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.76, 1,854.48 and 820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.76, 1,854.48 and 820.08 is: 1,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.76 : 1,854.48 = 820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.76/1,854.48 = 820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.76x = 1,854.48 × 820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.76x = 1,520,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,821.96/1,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.77

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