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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.76, 1,850.56 and 1,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.76, 1,850.56 and 1,108.48 is: 1,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.76 : 1,850.56 = 1,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.76/1,850.56 = 1,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.76x = 1,850.56 × 1,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.76x = 2,051,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,308.75/1,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.82

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