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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.62, 2,023.05 and 1,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.62, 2,023.05 and 1,104.48 is: 1,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.62 : 2,023.05 = 1,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.62/2,023.05 = 1,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.62x = 2,023.05 × 1,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.62x = 2,234,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,418.26/1,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.22

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