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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.06, 1,850.75 and 1,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.06, 1,850.75 and 1,008.96 is: 1,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.06 : 1,850.75 = 1,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.06/1,850.75 = 1,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.06x = 1,850.75 × 1,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.06x = 1,867,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,324.52/1,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.43

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