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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.19, 1,855.19 and 820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.19, 1,855.19 and 820.52 is: 1,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.19 : 1,855.19 = 820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.19/1,855.19 = 820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.19x = 1,855.19 × 820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.19x = 1,522,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,216.40/1,344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.44

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