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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 1,847.90 and 1,190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 1,847.90 and 1,190.46 is: 1,639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 1,847.90 = 1,190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/1,847.90 = 1,190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 1,847.90 × 1,190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 2,199,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,851.03/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.23

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