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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.52, 1,854.36 and 923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.52, 1,854.36 and 923.94 is: 1,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.52 : 1,854.36 = 923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.52/1,854.36 = 923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.52x = 1,854.36 × 923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.52x = 1,713,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,317.38/1,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.25

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