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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.90, 2,015.30 and 1,228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.90, 2,015.30 and 1,228.15 is: 1,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.90 : 2,015.30 = 1,228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.90/2,015.30 = 1,228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.90x = 2,015.30 × 1,228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.90x = 2,475,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,090.70/1,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.09

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