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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.14, 2,014.26 and 1,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.14, 2,014.26 and 1,082.76 is: 1,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.14 : 2,014.26 = 1,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.14/2,014.26 = 1,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.14x = 2,014.26 × 1,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.14x = 2,180,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,960.16/1,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.99

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