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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.40, 2,006.70 and 1,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.40, 2,006.70 and 1,211.80 is: 1,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.40 : 2,006.70 = 1,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.40/2,006.70 = 1,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.40x = 2,006.70 × 1,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.40x = 2,431,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,719.06/1,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.82

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