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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.80, 1,855.31 and 924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.80, 1,855.31 and 924.02 is: 1,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.80 : 1,855.31 = 924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.80/1,855.31 = 924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.80x = 1,855.31 × 924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.80x = 1,714,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,329.65/1,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.73

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