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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.12, 1,854.45 and 819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.12, 1,854.45 and 819.96 is: 1,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.12 : 1,854.45 = 819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.12/1,854.45 = 819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.12x = 1,854.45 × 819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.12x = 1,520,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,574.82/1,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.28

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