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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.77, 1,858.58 and 815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.77, 1,858.58 and 815.75 is: 1,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.77 : 1,858.58 = 815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.77/1,858.58 = 815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.77x = 1,858.58 × 815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.77x = 1,516,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,123.26/1,346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.75

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