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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.37, 1,851.62 and 1,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.37, 1,851.62 and 1,026.62 is: 1,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.37 : 1,851.62 = 1,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.37/1,851.62 = 1,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.37x = 1,851.62 × 1,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.37x = 1,900,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,895.73/1,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.13

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