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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.46, 1,847.57 and 942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.46, 1,847.57 and 942.26 is: 1,298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.46 : 1,847.57 = 942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.46/1,847.57 = 942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.46x = 1,847.57 × 942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.46x = 1,740,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,877.36/1,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.72

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