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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.92, 2,016.99 and 1,271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.92, 2,016.99 and 1,271.99 is: 1,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.92 : 2,016.99 = 1,271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.92/2,016.99 = 1,271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.92x = 2,016.99 × 1,271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.92x = 2,565,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,581.03/1,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.19

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