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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.46, 1,852.53 and 818.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.46, 1,852.53 and 818.39 is: 1,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.46 : 1,852.53 = 818.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.46/1,852.53 = 818.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.46x = 1,852.53 × 818.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.46x = 1,516,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,092.03/1,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.34

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