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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.43, 2,008.46 and 822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.43, 2,008.46 and 822.32 is: 1,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.43 : 2,008.46 = 822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.43/2,008.46 = 822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.43x = 2,008.46 × 822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.43x = 1,651,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,588.84/1,342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.30

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