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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.48, 1,851.83 and 1,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.48, 1,851.83 and 1,009.99 is: 1,394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.48 : 1,851.83 = 1,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.48/1,851.83 = 1,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.48x = 1,851.83 × 1,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.48x = 1,870,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,329.78/1,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.23

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