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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.66, 2,011.58 and 848.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.66, 2,011.58 and 848.37 is: 1,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.66 : 2,011.58 = 848.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.66/2,011.58 = 848.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.66x = 2,011.58 × 848.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.66x = 1,706,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,554.85/1,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.98

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