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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.68, 1,850.10 and 1,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.68, 1,850.10 and 1,155.68 is: 1,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.68 : 1,850.10 = 1,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.68/1,850.10 = 1,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.68x = 1,850.10 × 1,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.68x = 2,138,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,123.57/1,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.62

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