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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.32, 1,848.48 and 1,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.32, 1,848.48 and 1,338 is: 1,842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.32 : 1,848.48 = 1,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.32/1,848.48 = 1,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.32x = 1,848.48 × 1,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.32x = 2,473,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,266.24/1,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.53

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