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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.68, 1,875.78 and 1,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.68, 1,875.78 and 1,342.14 is: 1,850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.68 : 1,875.78 = 1,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.68/1,875.78 = 1,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.68x = 1,875.78 × 1,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.68x = 2,517,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,559.37/1,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.22

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