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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.55, 2,007.15 and 821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.55, 2,007.15 and 821.44 is: 1,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.55 : 2,007.15 = 821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.55/2,007.15 = 821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.55x = 2,007.15 × 821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.55x = 1,648,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,753.30/1,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.99

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