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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 1,849.44 and 968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 1,849.44 and 968.32 is: 1,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 1,849.44 = 968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/1,849.44 = 968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 1,849.44 × 968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 1,790,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,849.74/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.46

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