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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.73, 1,852.42 and 923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.73, 1,852.42 and 923.41 is: 1,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.73 : 1,852.42 = 923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.73/1,852.42 = 923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.73x = 1,852.42 × 923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.73x = 1,710,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,543.15/1,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.98

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