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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.70, 1,853.86 and 1,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.70, 1,853.86 and 1,108.42 is: 1,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.70 : 1,853.86 = 1,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.70/1,853.86 = 1,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.70x = 1,853.86 × 1,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.70x = 2,054,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,855.50/1,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.53

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