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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.31, 2,011.96 and 881.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.31, 2,011.96 and 881.99 is: 1,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.31 : 2,011.96 = 881.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.31/2,011.96 = 881.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.31x = 2,011.96 × 881.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.31x = 1,774,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,528.60/1,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.98

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