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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.79, 2,015.92 and 1,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.79, 2,015.92 and 1,034.86 is: 1,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.79 : 2,015.92 = 1,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.79/2,015.92 = 1,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.79x = 2,015.92 × 1,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.79x = 2,086,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,194.97/1,342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.63

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