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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.92, 2,015.24 and 856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.92, 2,015.24 and 856.32 is: 1,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.92 : 2,015.24 = 856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.92/2,015.24 = 856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.92x = 2,015.24 × 856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.92x = 1,725,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,690.32/1,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.03

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