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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 1,855.80 and 820.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 1,855.80 and 820.58 is: 1,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 1,855.80 = 820.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/1,855.80 = 820.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 1,855.80 × 820.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,522,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,832.36/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.52

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