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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.04, 2,016.30 and 856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.04, 2,016.30 and 856.04 is: 1,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.04 : 2,016.30 = 856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.04/2,016.30 = 856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.04x = 2,016.30 × 856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.04x = 1,726,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,033.45/1,342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.13

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