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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.50, 2,007.99 and 1,290.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.50, 2,007.99 and 1,290.47 is: 1,931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.50 : 2,007.99 = 1,290.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.50/2,007.99 = 1,290.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.50x = 2,007.99 × 1,290.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.50x = 2,591,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,240.82/1,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.61

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