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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.20, 1,854.90 and 820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.20, 1,854.90 and 820.14 is: 1,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.20 : 1,854.90 = 820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.20/1,854.90 = 820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.20x = 1,854.90 × 820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.20x = 1,521,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,277.69/1,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.73

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