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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.41, 1,811.11 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.41, 1,811.11 and 341.72 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.41 : 1,811.11 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.41/1,811.11 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.41x = 1,811.11 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.41x = 618,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,890.03/1,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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