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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 2,012.89 and 1,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 2,012.89 and 1,083.98 is: 1,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 2,012.89 = 1,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/2,012.89 = 1,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 2,012.89 × 1,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 2,181,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,932.50/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.39

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