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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.09, 2,011.61 and 748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.09, 2,011.61 and 748.49 is: 1,122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.09 : 2,011.61 = 748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.09/2,011.61 = 748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.09x = 2,011.61 × 748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.09x = 1,505,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,661.78/1,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.71

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