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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.68, 1,848.72 and 1,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.68, 1,848.72 and 1,154.68 is: 1,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.68 : 1,848.72 = 1,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.68/1,848.72 = 1,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.68x = 1,848.72 × 1,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.68x = 2,134,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,680.01/1,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.24

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