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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.15, 1,854.81 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.15, 1,854.81 and 813.24 is: 1,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.15 : 1,854.81 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.15/1,854.81 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.15x = 1,854.81 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.15x = 1,508,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,405.68/1,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.20

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