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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.76, 1,851.13 and 1,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.76, 1,851.13 and 1,026.70 is: 1,416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.76 : 1,851.13 = 1,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.76/1,851.13 = 1,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.76x = 1,851.13 × 1,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.76x = 1,900,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,555.17/1,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.46

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