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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.55, 1,849.94 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.55, 1,849.94 and 1,061.34 is: 1,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.55 : 1,849.94 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.55/1,849.94 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.55x = 1,849.94 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.55x = 1,963,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,407.06/1,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.53

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