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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.09, 2,008.09 and 932.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.09, 2,008.09 and 932.02 is: 1,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.09 : 2,008.09 = 932.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.09/2,008.09 = 932.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.09x = 2,008.09 × 932.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.09x = 1,871,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,580.04/1,342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.53

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