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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.34, 1,842.21 and 1,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.34, 1,842.21 and 1,055.70 is: 1,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.34 : 1,842.21 = 1,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.34/1,842.21 = 1,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.34x = 1,842.21 × 1,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.34x = 1,944,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,821.10/1,334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.52

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