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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.45, 1,850.91 and 809.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.45, 1,850.91 and 809.91 is: 1,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.45 : 1,850.91 = 809.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.45/1,850.91 = 809.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.45x = 1,850.91 × 809.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.45x = 1,499,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,070.52/1,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.50

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