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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.20, 2,053.22 and 1,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.20, 2,053.22 and 1,345 is: 1,850.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.20 : 2,053.22 = 1,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.20/2,053.22 = 1,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.20x = 2,053.22 × 1,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.20x = 2,761,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,580.90/1,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.68

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