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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 1,854.54 and 819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 1,854.54 and 819.59 is: 1,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 1,854.54 = 819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/1,854.54 = 819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 1,854.54 × 819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 1,519,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,953.17/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.06

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