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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.93, 1,850.45 and 1,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.93, 1,850.45 and 1,061.72 is: 1,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.93 : 1,850.45 = 1,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.93/1,850.45 = 1,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.93x = 1,850.45 × 1,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.93x = 1,964,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,653.18/1,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.05

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