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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.41, 2,011.20 and 848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.41, 2,011.20 and 848.12 is: 1,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.41 : 2,011.20 = 848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.41/2,011.20 = 848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.41x = 2,011.20 × 848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.41x = 1,705,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,733.92/1,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.60

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