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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 1,853.01 and 1,048.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 1,853.01 and 1,048.09 is: 1,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 1,853.01 = 1,048.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/1,853.01 = 1,048.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 1,853.01 × 1,048.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 1,942,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,121.25/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.18

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