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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.91, 1,854.98 and 945.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.91, 1,854.98 and 945.67 is: 1,305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.91 : 1,854.98 = 945.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.91/1,854.98 = 945.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.91x = 1,854.98 × 945.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.91x = 1,754,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,198.94/1,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.29

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