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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.86, 1,855.05 and 1,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.86, 1,855.05 and 1,278.06 is: 1,765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.86 : 1,855.05 = 1,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.86/1,855.05 = 1,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.86x = 1,855.05 × 1,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.86x = 2,370,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,865.20/1,342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.53

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