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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.94, 1,854.50 and 924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.94, 1,854.50 and 924.66 is: 1,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.94 : 1,854.50 = 924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.94/1,854.50 = 924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.94x = 1,854.50 × 924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.94x = 1,714,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,781.97/1,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.94

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