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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 1,858.70 and 815.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 1,858.70 and 815.96 is: 1,125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 1,858.70 = 815.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/1,858.70 = 815.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 1,858.70 × 815.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 1,516,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,611.48/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.97

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