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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.91, 1,860.12 and 816.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.91, 1,860.12 and 816.62 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.91 : 1,860.12 = 816.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.91/1,860.12 = 816.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.91x = 1,860.12 × 816.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.91x = 1,519,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,001.89/1,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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