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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.56, 1,858.26 and 815.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.56, 1,858.26 and 815.46 is: 1,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.56 : 1,858.26 = 815.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.56/1,858.26 = 815.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.56x = 1,858.26 × 815.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.56x = 1,515,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,336.70/1,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.34

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