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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.44, 1,854.51 and 812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.44, 1,854.51 and 812.93 is: 1,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.44 : 1,854.51 = 812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.44/1,854.51 = 812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.44x = 1,854.51 × 812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.44x = 1,507,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,586.81/1,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.35

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