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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.41, 1,858.08 and 815.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.41, 1,858.08 and 815.39 is: 1,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.41 : 1,858.08 = 815.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.41/1,858.08 = 815.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.41x = 1,858.08 × 815.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.41x = 1,515,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,060.59/1,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.26

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