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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.24, 1,850.67 and 809.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.24, 1,850.67 and 809.97 is: 1,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.24 : 1,850.67 = 809.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.24/1,850.67 = 809.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.24x = 1,850.67 × 809.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.24x = 1,498,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,987.18/1,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.61

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