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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.42, 1,854.72 and 819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.42, 1,854.72 and 819.54 is: 1,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.42 : 1,854.72 = 819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.42/1,854.72 = 819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.42x = 1,854.72 × 819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.42x = 1,520,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,017.23/1,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.61

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