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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.92, 2,008.92 and 1,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.92, 2,008.92 and 1,198.96 is: 1,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.92 : 2,008.92 = 1,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.92/2,008.92 = 1,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.92x = 2,008.92 × 1,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.92x = 2,408,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,614.72/1,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.57

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