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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.52, 1,852.40 and 970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.52, 1,852.40 and 970.08 is: 1,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.52 : 1,852.40 = 970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.52/1,852.40 = 970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.52x = 1,852.40 × 970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.52x = 1,796,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,976.19/1,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.51

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