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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.12, 2,012.28 and 794.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.12, 2,012.28 and 794.37 is: 1,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.12 : 2,012.28 = 794.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.12/2,012.28 = 794.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.12x = 2,012.28 × 794.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.12x = 1,598,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,494.86/1,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.91

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