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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.66, 1,851.48 and 1,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.66, 1,851.48 and 1,154.82 is: 1,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.66 : 1,851.48 = 1,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.66/1,851.48 = 1,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.66x = 1,851.48 × 1,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.66x = 2,138,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,126.13/1,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.64

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