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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 1,855.01 and 820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 1,855.01 and 820.40 is: 1,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 1,855.01 = 820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/1,855.01 = 820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 1,855.01 × 820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 1,521,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,850.20/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.28

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