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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.18, 1,856.52 and 821.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.18, 1,856.52 and 821.10 is: 1,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.18 : 1,856.52 = 821.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.18/1,856.52 = 821.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.18x = 1,856.52 × 821.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.18x = 1,524,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,388.57/1,345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.22

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