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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.46, 2,020.65 and 1,259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.46, 2,020.65 and 1,259.45 is: 1,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.46 : 2,020.65 = 1,259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.46/2,020.65 = 1,259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.46x = 2,020.65 × 1,259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.46x = 2,544,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,900.39/1,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.11

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