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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.80, 1,854.47 and 924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.80, 1,854.47 and 924.23 is: 1,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.80 : 1,854.47 = 924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.80/1,854.47 = 924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.80x = 1,854.47 × 924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.80x = 1,713,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,956.81/1,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.41

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