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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.70, 2,011.20 and 793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.70, 2,011.20 and 793.60 is: 1,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.70 : 2,011.20 = 793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.70/2,011.20 = 793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.70x = 2,011.20 × 793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.70x = 1,596,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,088.32/1,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.60

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