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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.38, 1,852.74 and 818.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.38, 1,852.74 and 818.58 is: 1,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.38 : 1,852.74 = 818.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.38/1,852.74 = 818.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.38x = 1,852.74 × 818.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.38x = 1,516,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,615.91/1,342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.80

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