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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.10, 1,854.96 and 820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.10, 1,854.96 and 820 is: 1,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.10 : 1,854.96 = 820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.10/1,854.96 = 820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.10x = 1,854.96 × 820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.10x = 1,521,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,067.20/1,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.66

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