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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.36, 1,850.82 and 1,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.36, 1,850.82 and 1,009.08 is: 1,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.36 : 1,850.82 = 1,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.36/1,850.82 = 1,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.36x = 1,850.82 × 1,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.36x = 1,867,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,625.45/1,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.34

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