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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.52, 2,009.88 and 1,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.52, 2,009.88 and 1,017.04 is: 1,523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.52 : 2,009.88 = 1,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.52/2,009.88 = 1,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.52x = 2,009.88 × 1,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.52x = 2,044,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,128.36/1,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.74

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