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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.45, 1,858.37 and 815.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.45, 1,858.37 and 815.63 is: 1,125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.45 : 1,858.37 = 815.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.45/1,858.37 = 815.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.45x = 1,858.37 × 815.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.45x = 1,515,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,742.32/1,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.73

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