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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.49, 1,853.50 and 1,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.49, 1,853.50 and 1,094.41 is: 1,510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.49 : 1,853.50 = 1,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.49/1,853.50 = 1,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.49x = 1,853.50 × 1,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.49x = 2,028,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,479.67/1,342.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.98

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