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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 2,012.85 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 2,012.85 and 793.80 is: 1,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 2,012.85 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/2,012.85 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 2,012.85 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 1,597,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,800.33/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.70

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