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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.40, 1,849.04 and 948.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.40, 1,849.04 and 948.74 is: 1,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.40 : 1,849.04 = 948.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.40/1,849.04 = 948.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.40x = 1,849.04 × 948.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.40x = 1,754,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,258.21/1,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.81

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