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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.41, 1,851.96 and 1,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.41, 1,851.96 and 1,062.77 is: 1,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.41 : 1,851.96 = 1,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.41/1,851.96 = 1,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.41x = 1,851.96 × 1,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.41x = 1,968,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,207.53/1,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.27

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