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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.89, 1,855.03 and 813.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.89, 1,855.03 and 813.07 is: 1,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.89 : 1,855.03 = 813.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.89/1,855.03 = 813.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.89x = 1,855.03 × 813.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.89x = 1,508,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,269.24/1,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.32

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