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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.63, 1,850.89 and 943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.63, 1,850.89 and 943.08 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.63 : 1,850.89 = 943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.63/1,850.89 = 943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.63x = 1,850.89 × 943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.63x = 1,745,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,530.36/1,342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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