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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 2,013.75 and 1,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 2,013.75 and 1,230.72 is: 1,846.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 2,013.75 = 1,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/2,013.75 = 1,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 2,013.75 × 1,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 2,478,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,362.40/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.91

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