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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.66, 1,855.71 and 820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.66, 1,855.71 and 820.86 is: 1,132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.66 : 1,855.71 = 820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.66/1,855.71 = 820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.66x = 1,855.71 × 820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.66x = 1,523,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,278.11/1,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.84

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