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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.16, 1,848.90 and 1,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.16, 1,848.90 and 1,009.96 is: 1,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.16 : 1,848.90 = 1,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.16/1,848.90 = 1,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.16x = 1,848.90 × 1,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.16x = 1,867,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,315.04/1,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.31

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