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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.24, 2,012.14 and 1,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.24, 2,012.14 and 1,196.44 is: 1,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.24 : 2,012.14 = 1,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.24/2,012.14 = 1,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.24x = 2,012.14 × 1,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.24x = 2,407,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,401.25/1,342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.57

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