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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.09, 1,850.04 and 948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.09, 1,850.04 and 948.51 is: 1,308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.09 : 1,850.04 = 948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.09/1,850.04 = 948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.09x = 1,850.04 × 948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.09x = 1,754,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,781.44/1,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.47

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