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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.67, 1,851.48 and 1,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.67, 1,851.48 and 1,062.45 is: 1,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.67 : 1,851.48 = 1,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.67/1,851.48 = 1,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.67x = 1,851.48 × 1,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.67x = 1,967,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,104.93/1,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.08

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