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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.14, 1,852.32 and 818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.14, 1,852.32 and 818.04 is: 1,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.14 : 1,852.32 = 818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.14/1,852.32 = 818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.14x = 1,852.32 × 818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.14x = 1,515,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,271.85/1,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.00

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