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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.99, 1,982.99 and 1,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.99, 1,982.99 and 1,241.80 is: 1,862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.99 : 1,982.99 = 1,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.99/1,982.99 = 1,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.99x = 1,982.99 × 1,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.99x = 2,462,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,476.98/1,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.70

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