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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.60, 1,860.42 and 816.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.60, 1,860.42 and 816.58 is: 1,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.60 : 1,860.42 = 816.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.60/1,860.42 = 816.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.60x = 1,860.42 × 816.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.60x = 1,519,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,181.76/1,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.32

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