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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.39, 1,848.78 and 1,092.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.39, 1,848.78 and 1,092.18 is: 1,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.39 : 1,848.78 = 1,092.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.39/1,848.78 = 1,092.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.39x = 1,848.78 × 1,092.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.39x = 2,019,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,200.54/1,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.30

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