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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.93, 1,855.89 and 820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.93, 1,855.89 and 820.86 is: 1,132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.93 : 1,855.89 = 820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.93/1,855.89 = 820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.93x = 1,855.89 × 820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.93x = 1,523,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,425.87/1,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.72

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