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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.53, 1,982.01 and 1,241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.53, 1,982.01 and 1,241.15 is: 1,862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.53 : 1,982.01 = 1,241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.53/1,982.01 = 1,241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.53x = 1,982.01 × 1,241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.53x = 2,459,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,971.71/1,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.87

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