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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.59, 1,851.48 and 1,009.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.59, 1,851.48 and 1,009.43 is: 1,393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.59 : 1,851.48 = 1,009.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.59/1,851.48 = 1,009.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.59x = 1,851.48 × 1,009.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.59x = 1,868,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,925.15/1,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.07

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