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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.60, 2,011.70 and 1,291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.60, 2,011.70 and 1,291.35 is: 1,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.60 : 2,011.70 = 1,291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.60/2,011.70 = 1,291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.60x = 2,011.70 × 1,291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.60x = 2,597,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,802.59/1,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.90

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