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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.89, 2,015.84 and 856.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.89, 2,015.84 and 856.45 is: 1,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.89 : 2,015.84 = 856.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.89/2,015.84 = 856.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.89x = 2,015.84 × 856.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.89x = 1,726,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,466.17/1,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.68

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