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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.92, 2,020.31 and 1,050.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.92, 2,020.31 and 1,050.98 is: 1,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.92 : 2,020.31 = 1,050.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.92/2,020.31 = 1,050.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.92x = 2,020.31 × 1,050.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.92x = 2,123,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,305.40/1,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.29

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