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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.40, 1,870.49 and 817.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.40, 1,870.49 and 817.19 is: 1,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.40 : 1,870.49 = 817.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.40/1,870.49 = 817.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.40x = 1,870.49 × 817.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.40x = 1,528,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,545.43/1,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.74

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