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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.33, 1,851.49 and 810.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.33, 1,851.49 and 810.51 is: 1,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.33 : 1,851.49 = 810.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.33/1,851.49 = 810.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.33x = 1,851.49 × 810.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.33x = 1,500,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,651.16/1,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.78

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