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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.69, 1,859.73 and 816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.69, 1,859.73 and 816.69 is: 1,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.69 : 1,859.73 = 816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.69/1,859.73 = 816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.69x = 1,859.73 × 816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.69x = 1,518,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,822.89/1,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.98

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