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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.12, 1,852.47 and 818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.12, 1,852.47 and 818.59 is: 1,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.12 : 1,852.47 = 818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.12/1,852.47 = 818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.12x = 1,852.47 × 818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.12x = 1,516,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,413.42/1,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.86

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