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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.94, 1,854.36 and 923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.94, 1,854.36 and 923.13 is: 1,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.94 : 1,854.36 = 923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.94/1,854.36 = 923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.94x = 1,854.36 × 923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.94x = 1,711,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,815.35/1,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.68

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