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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.27, 2,013.08 and 1,241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.27, 2,013.08 and 1,241.31 is: 1,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.27 : 2,013.08 = 1,241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.27/2,013.08 = 1,241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.27x = 2,013.08 × 1,241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.27x = 2,498,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,856.33/1,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.42

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