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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.88, 1,858.87 and 815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.88, 1,858.87 and 815.97 is: 1,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.88 : 1,858.87 = 815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.88/1,858.87 = 815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.88x = 1,858.87 × 815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.88x = 1,516,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,792.44/1,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.15

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