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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.68, 1,851.71 and 810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.68, 1,851.71 and 810.59 is: 1,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.68 : 1,851.71 = 810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.68/1,851.71 = 810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.68x = 1,851.71 × 810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.68x = 1,500,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,971.24/1,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.73

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