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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.13, 1,859.09 and 816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.13, 1,859.09 and 816.12 is: 1,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.13 : 1,859.09 = 816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.13/1,859.09 = 816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.13x = 1,859.09 × 816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.13x = 1,517,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,240.53/1,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.28

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