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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.81, 1,854.56 and 819.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.81, 1,854.56 and 819.95 is: 1,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.81 : 1,854.56 = 819.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.81/1,854.56 = 819.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.81x = 1,854.56 × 819.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.81x = 1,520,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,639.25/1,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.59

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