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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.50, 1,852.02 and 949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.50, 1,852.02 and 949.74 is: 1,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.50 : 1,852.02 = 949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.50/1,852.02 = 949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.50x = 1,852.02 × 949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.50x = 1,758,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,937.47/1,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.20

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