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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.40, 2,010.72 and 1,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.40, 2,010.72 and 1,083.20 is: 1,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.40 : 2,010.72 = 1,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.40/2,010.72 = 1,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.40x = 2,010.72 × 1,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.40x = 2,178,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,011.90/1,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.48

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