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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.82, 1,852.70 and 922.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.82, 1,852.70 and 922.34 is: 1,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.82 : 1,852.70 = 922.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.82/1,852.70 = 922.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.82x = 1,852.70 × 922.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.82x = 1,708,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,819.32/1,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.56

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