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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.16, 1,859.15 and 1,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.16, 1,859.15 and 1,289.22 is: 1,787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.16 : 1,859.15 = 1,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.16/1,859.15 = 1,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.16x = 1,859.15 × 1,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.16x = 2,396,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,849.61/1,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.15

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