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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.94, 1,849.92 and 1,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.94, 1,849.92 and 1,292.82 is: 1,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.94 : 1,849.92 = 1,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.94/1,849.92 = 1,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.94x = 1,849.92 × 1,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.94x = 2,391,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,613.57/1,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.96

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