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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.56, 1,852.92 and 970.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.56, 1,852.92 and 970.74 is: 1,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.56 : 1,852.92 = 970.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.56/1,852.92 = 970.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.56x = 1,852.92 × 970.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.56x = 1,798,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,703.56/1,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.76

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