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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.51, 2,005.72 and 1,241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.51, 2,005.72 and 1,241.31 is: 1,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.51 : 2,005.72 = 1,241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.51/2,005.72 = 1,241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.51x = 2,005.72 × 1,241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.51x = 2,489,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,714.32/1,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.25

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