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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.92, 2,012.49 and 1,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.92, 2,012.49 and 1,269 is: 1,901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.92 : 2,012.49 = 1,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.92/2,012.49 = 1,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.92x = 2,012.49 × 1,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.92x = 2,553,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,849.81/1,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.71

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